2 Part Technique - The basic Americana can lead to a stronger and more successful technique, Armbar from Mount. This sequence of techniques is just one of many that can be used and chained together.

2 Part Technique - While trying a Circle Pass the opponent may trap you in Half Guard. There are many options to pass Half Guard, so sometimes the opponent will forget to defend against the Half Guard to Mount.

2 Part Technique - You applied the Armbar from Closed Guard, yet the opponent defended by locking their arms together. Instead of trying to extended your body and finish the technique inside of the opponent's locked arms, finish from t...

2 Part Technique - When you have transitioned into Mount, open your arms for a stronger base to help prevent the opponent from rolling you. For the Cross Collar Choke, reach your hand deep inside with the thumb up and grab the collar. ...

2 Part Technique - The Single Leg is one of the most used takedowns in grappling sports. This variation of the Single Leg uses the aid of the Collar to help break the opponent's posture.

2 Part Technique - Use the Collar and Elbow Control from Standing to snap the opponent down to a Front Head Lock. A second snapping motion while sprawling with the Front Head Lock will drag the opponent to the mat. Use the control to p...

3 Part Technique - It is essential for the opponent's back to be on the mat before passing, so force Over Under Control to establish this. Pull the Over Hook high to create the space needed for your knee. Use your knee to press down on...

3 Part Technique - When your opponent makes a mistake, never let it slide; pounce on every opportunity to capitalize on his miscalculation. This is true in the case of your opponent attempting to stand up in your Closed Guard. If he st...

1 Part Technique - The two primary components to the proper execution of the Hook Sweep from Butterfly are post prevention and hook elevation. Whether controlling your opponent's upper body with Collar & Elbow Control or Over Under Con...

1 Part Technique - One way to start a round of sparring from your knees is to pull Closed Guard using Collar and Elbow Control. First, post your foot below your collar grip, and use it to take weight off of your other leg so that you c...

2 Part Technique - Once you've established the Mount position, transitioning into the Double Attack position is one of your best ways of landing a submission. Open up his lapel and slide your hand inside until it reaches a Collar Grip....

1 Part Technique - In terms of self-defense, if your opponent throws a swing at you, the worst thing you can do is cower backwards, allowing him to follow up with a barrage of punches. Instead, move into the sucker punch; avoiding the ...

2 Part Technique - In this lesson, Paul outlines the aspects of obtaining and maintaining the mount position. Ideally, your knees should occupy the space underneath your opponent's armpits; for one, it prevents him from hiding his arms...