2 Part Technique - The basic Americana can lead to a stronger and more successful technique, Armbar from Mount. This sequence of techniques is just one of many that can be used and chained together.

2 Part Technique - When you have transitioned into Mount, open your arms for a stronger base to help prevent the opponent from rolling you. For the Cross Collar Choke, reach your hand deep inside with the thumb up and grab the collar. ...

2 Part Technique - Your ability to sweep effectively from butterfly is compromised if the opponent obtains Double Under Control. Utilize the Frame Escape to create enough space to sit up and gain Over Under Control. Shift your hips out...

3 Part Technique - When your opponent makes a mistake, never let it slide; pounce on every opportunity to capitalize on his miscalculation. This is true in the case of your opponent attempting to stand up in your Closed Guard. If he st...

2 Part Technique - Break your opponent's posture inside your Closed Guard making his collar readily accessible for a deep grip for both hands. Guide your four fingers under his gi with your thumbs on outside and close to his nape. Appl...

1 Part Technique - The Paper Cutter Choke, aptly named for it's resemblance to the chopping device, is an excellent option for when your opponent prevents you from transitioning to the Farside Overhook Armbar, by locking around your bo...

1 Part Technique - In terms of self-defense, if your opponent throws a swing at you, the worst thing you can do is cower backwards, allowing him to follow up with a barrage of punches. Instead, move into the sucker punch; avoiding the ...

2 Part Technique - In this lesson, Paul outlines the aspects of obtaining and maintaining the mount position. Ideally, your knees should occupy the space underneath your opponent's armpits; for one, it prevents him from hiding his arms...

1 Part Technique - Frame against your attacker's face to release yourself from his Double Under Control, and pummel for and underhook of your own. If he leaves the space open, take the second underhook for a much more dominant Body Loc...

3 Part Lesson — Paul teaches punch-block defense from standing, an armbar from mount, and taking the back to the rear naked choke.

2 Part Technique - Initiate passing after forcing the opponent's back to the mat. Knock at the opponent's aligned knees and follow behind with your weight on top. Control the opponent's upper body and hold the opponent's knees together...

3 Part Technique - Henrique demonstrates how to open up your opponent for attack from the Side Control. The key movement in this lesson is the isolation of the farside arm with an overhook. This overhook can be parlayed into an armbar,...

3-Part Fundamental Lesson -- Paul masterfully demonstrates multiple options for the Armbar from S-Mount: Apply a Cross-Collar Grip against your opponent's lapel from the top of the Full-Mount Position; use your free-hand to help open u...