4 Part Lesson — Paul breaks down the intricacies behind attacking the far-side arm from Side Control: [I] First, he shows how to control the arm with an Underhook for a transition around the head into an Armlock. [II] Next, Paul shows ...

2 Part Lesson — Paul explains the basics of the Back Escape from Seatbelt Control: [I] Address the threat of the choke first by seizing control over your opponent's choking hand, using both of your hands to grab onto his wrist, hand, (...

1 Part Lesson — Paul continues his Back Escape Series: [I] If your opponent is adamant about keeping you on his choking-side, take yourself out of alignment with his hips by heisting over top of his leg and entwining it. Post back over...

2 Part Lesson - Turning the opponent onto his side is key when executing the Far Side Armbar. If he connects his hand to obstruct your movement, re-position yourself to attack with the Paper Cutter Choke.

3 Part Technique — Henrique teaches a lesson on the Farside Armbar with his shin wedged into his opponent's armpit. Although this technique looks very similar to the traditional armbar with both legs draped over the opponent, the mecha...

1 Part Technique - Control the opponent's wrist and elbow to prevent from being choked in Turtle. Roll and capture his trailing leg, locking his body into place. Press your shoulders to the mat and break his control to escape the Seat ...

2 Part Technique - After pulling your opponent onto his side with his arm pinched between your head and bicep, you have two options in how you land the Farside Armbar from Side Control. The first variation entails wedging your shin int...

1 Part Technique - While wearing a gi and defending the back, hide your chin from the collar choke and hold his arms to prevent him from moving your lapels. Fall to your escape side, the side opposite of the choke, and use the mat to s...

3 Part Technique - Switching to the scarf-hold position when the opponent keeps his arms retracted in a defensive posture offers up the opportunity to seize his far arm in the a figure-four lock for the Americana shoulder-lock. Switch ...

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. Use your hands claspe...