1 Part Lesson -- Paul demonstrates two transitions from a defensive open guard: If striking is presumed, and you cannot readily break your opponent's posture down into a clinching style guard, maintain a safe distance by inserting your...

2 Part Lesson -- Paul demonstrates a classic reversal from Closed Guard commonly known as an Elevator Sweep: Begin by breaking down your opponent's posture inside your Closed Guard; knock away any posts on your torso while pulling with...

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 — Paul teaches several simple entries for the Loop Choke from a Collar Drag: [I] After breaking your opponent's grip on your pant leg, switch your base as you seize his Cross Collar to entice him into circling toward a Co...

1 Part Lesson — Paul expertly deconstructs the Spinning Back-Take from Side Control: [I] After stuffing the farside arm down and stepping over your opponent's head, pivot on your knee to spin around and catch the Seatbelt. Once fastene...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo instructs his Fundamentals Class in how to attack with a submission directly after pulling guard: [I] Form 2on1 Control during the hand-fight from standing, and use it to place your foot on the opponent's hip to...

2 Part Technique — Be wary of the Hip Bump Sweep from Closed Guard, especially after taking down a larger opponent. He may try to take advantage of your low posture after the takedown, so be prepared to lay your weight into his hips as...

1 Part Technique - Create a frame with your hands and bridge against the opponent's Under Hook and Head Control to escape. Instead of recovering into Closed Guard, sit into Butterfly Guard. Use the foot below your Under Hook to lift an...

2 Part Technique - The opponent will raise up to defend your Armdrag, but will expose his hips for the Double Leg. If the opponent looks to Guillotine, always circle away from the choking arm while passing.

2 Part Technique - If the opponent posts an arm forward, pull his elbow inside to break his posture. Continue the control and reach behind the opponent's shoulder to lock him into place. Post your foot on his hip, rotate, and lock your...

2 Part Technique - Escaping Side Control requires that you first create space to move into, however this can be quite difficult to accomplish when you're biggest tool for making space, your bridge, happens to be compromised by a tight ...

2 Part Technique - When the opponent maintains a tight defensive posture with his arms, apply the Collar and Elbow grips from Butterfly. In one movement, scoot under his hips and elevate his leg with your hook as you prevent his arm fr...