2-Part Fundamental Lesson -- Thomas incorporates a Head-Lock Escape into a sequence starting from standing and finishing with an Arm-Lock: If your opponent is on top and secures a basic headlock control on you (i.e. Scarf-Hold, Kesa-ga...

1 Part Lesson -- Paul assembles a sequence initiating with a Takedown (Hip Throw; O-Goshi), transitioning to the Full-Mount from Knee-On-Belly (Ukigatame; Tateshihogatame), and terminating with a Technical Mount (S-Mount, Ukigatame) wh...

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...

3 Part Lesson — Paul expertly supposes a Self-Defense scenario: [I] Tracking a standing opponent's movement from the Open Guard with rocking motion and optional post. [II] Intercepting a Punch or Kick with the feet from guard. [III] Pe...

2 Part Lesson — Paul explains how to escape and counterattack the Double Over-Arm Bearhug: [I] One of the key details here is to drop your shoulder below your adversary's. This is oftentimes best accompanied with a shrug and shuck moti...

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, with the assistance of Munchie, teaches a Hip Toss set-up that may come from countering two common methods of attack: [I-II] If your opponent has claimed a Double Under Bodylock, break his hold in three ways; a) w...

2 Part Lesson — Paul explains a major component in establishing Side Control after a Knee Slide Pass versus the Butterfly Guard: [I] Club your opponent from standing with a strong Collar Tie & Elbow Control as you pierce your knee thro...

2 Part Technique — Counter your opponent's attempt to flatten your Butterfly Guard with Over/Under Control in his favor by resisting the fall long enough to insert a frame and hip escape for the Omoplata. While framing against his adva...

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...

1 Part Technique - Swim your arms inside to counter the opponent's grab. Establish the control needed to throw your opponent. Continue controlling around the opponent's arm and transition your hands to lock against his elbow.

3 Part Technique - You may find yourself caught in a Guillotine Choke from Standing, usually after an unsuccessful Double Leg Takedown. Before the finishing pressure is applied to your neck, warp his posture by wrapping over his should...

1 Part Technique - If an attacker tries to restrain you with a Front Bearhug, i.e. with both of your arms trapped by you sides, quickly frame against his hips and drop it a strong base. Use the frame to pop open the hug, allowing you t...