1 Part Lesson -- Paul demonstrates a critical sequence terminating in strangulation: Be mindful of how much weight you allocate and redistribute during control of the Full Mount Position; typically you will want your hips heavy and you...

1 Part Lesson - Paul and Nick demonstrate a cyclical drill that chains together the Elevator/Hook Sweep from Closed Guard with an Elbow/Knee Escape from (Bottom) Mount. Break your opponent's posture inside your Closed Guard and take an...

1 Part Lesson - Through leverage, break the opponent's Double Under Hook clasped around your torso. Change angles to create space for a far Under Hook and circle deeper to hold the entire lower body for the Hip Throw.

4 Part Lesson — Paul describes several variations of countering the Front Body-Lock from the Standing Position. Sag your weight on the opponent's arms, keeping your hips far away from direct access. Try to make a frame on the opponent'...

4 Part Lesson — Paul masterfully explains the Full Mount Position and several Submission finishes for Self-Defense: [I]Paul explains how to make your Mount feel heavier than you physically appear. The technique focuses on understanding...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo sweeps from Butterfly Guard: [I] Win dominant control over the position through the use of deliberate hand-fighting; either secure a grip on your opponent's wrist from above or below his hand and augment your ho...

2 Part Lesson - Create distance with your arms against the opponent's Bear Hug and actively circle towards his back. If the opponent continues to step around to counter your throw, sit him to the mat.

3 Part Lesson — Paul explicates key details in Escaping Side Control and immediately Sweeping from Butterfly: {I} Trace your pinky toe along the mat to the inside space between your opponent's legs after a Bridge Escape; this low movem...

2 Part Lesson — Paul teaches a Self-Defense maneuver followed by a throwdown: [I] When closing the distance on an a blocked Overhand Right, collapse your weight onto the opponent's punch with your inside arm as you wrap around his body...

2 Part Technique — In Paul's Fundamental Lv. II Class, he teaches his students how to catch the Crucifix Position when an opponent attempts to escape from the Turtle Position. Keeping his Seatbelt Control tight, Paul follows behind the...

2 Part Technique - Frame against the opponent to block his takedown and prevent him from grabbing your legs. Attack the opponent's exposed neck with a Guillotine and react appropriately to his escape. If the opponent grabs over, use hi...

3 Part Technique - Create attacking opportunities by transitioning to Knee on Belly. If the opponent freezes and doesn't react, force him to turn and expose his back.

2 Part Technique - You can feel the opponent's thumb on the back of your neck to determine which hand he is using. Use his hand to twist him down by controlling the cheek of his hand. If the opponent mistakenly pushes you away, he will...