3 Part Lesson -- Paul talks about the idea of a Pseudo-Guard, in the manner of successfully applying frames, blocks, and grips against an opponent's pass after he or she clears your legs: Prevent the Cross-face and redirect your oppone...

2 Part Lesson -- Paul teaches Back-Escapes from both the Strong-Side & Weak-Side Back Control: Pummel your head underneath your opponent's head while defending against the choking arm with both hands. Seek to place your shoulders on th...

1 Part Lesson — Paul continues with his Back Escape Series: [I] When confronted with a tight Seatbelt on the choking side, insert either or your hands in between the Seatbelt, all the while defending the choke, and build a frame to pop...

2 Part Lesson — Paul reviews the most basic Back Escape: [I] When confronted with the Seatbelt, fall to the side of your free shoulder and use your hand to loosen free your other shoulder so that it can land on the mat. Once both shoul...

3 Part Technique — Paul identifies the keys to escaping the Back when his opponent has Seatbelt Control. If you can manage your shoulder free and are close to the 'Escape-Side' of the Seatbelt, raise your hips into the air and slide yo...

1 Part Technique - While protecting your neck and beginning to escape your shoulders to the mat to avoid your opponent's back control, he may try to turn you back onto the side that favors his choke. Anticipate this roll, and go with i...

3 Part Technique - The first step in passing the Closed Guard is to gain posture. Position your arms correctly and prepare to stand up to uncross his ankles. Once his guard is open, keep your elbows close and your posture low so that y...

2 Part Technique - Forcing your shoulders to the mat is the most important technique to escape the Back Position. You must break the opponent's Seat Belt Control first to create the necessary space for the escape. Clasp your hands toge...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent is able to pass your legs, immediately post with your arms to prevent Side Control. Switch to your opponent's elbow and cross his arm to work the Elbow Push vs Side Control.

2 Part Technique - Hand fight to get the opponent's hands away from their feet. Now, jump and sit on top of the feet to hold them together. Push a knee on top of the other and land your hips on the opponent's thighs. Keep the opponent ...

3 Part Technique - Use a strong bridge to try and escape the Side Control first. If the opponent counters by switching his base, you can rock your legs and use momentum to Sit Up. Now, you cannot gain the momentum to get on top, so the...