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 demonstrates a critical sequence terminating in strangulation: Be mindful of how much weight you allocate and redistribute during control of the Full Mount Position; typically you will want your hips heavy and you...

1 Part Lesson -- Paul explains how Marcelo prefers to pass his opponent's Half Guard while wearing the gi. The idea is avoid raising your hips into the air and giving your opponent a chance to roll you from the top. Spread your weight ...

2 Part Lesson -- Paul shows a series of grip-breaks from standing followed by a Single-Leg Takedown setup from 2-on-1 Control: After breaking your opponent's Collar & Sleeve Grips, retain control over the opponent's arm with a 2on1. Ci...

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 -- If an adversary steps back to load up a hooking punch, step forward and fill the inside space with a frame that deflects the blow to the outside and allows you to close the distance for the clinch. Hide your shoulder u...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo helps his students understand how to neutralize their opponent's attempt to escape from Back Control: [I] If your opponent begins using a 2on1 Grip to dismantle your grips and unfasten the Seatbelt, you must be ...

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

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo talks about foresight, basic hand-fighting skills, avoiding secure grips on your collar, and finishing the Single Leg Takedown from the feet.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares his plan to keep Back Control after his opponent tries to roll away: [I] If you do not have the momentum or arm strength to yank your opponent back to the Turtle Position after he tries to roll away, slip...

2 Part Lesson — Paul shows the ins and outs of Back Control Recovery: [I] If your opponent falls to his Escape-Side and takes out your Bottom-Hook, cinch up your Seatbelt and use your freed leg to drive him over to turtle; when he resi...

2 Part Lesson — Paul explicates how to Take-The-Back starting from the Front-Headlock-Position: [I] Avoid letting the opponent block your access to the back (like a turnstyle) by sucking his elbow inward and driving your knee inside be...

1 Part Lesson — Paul demonstrates a few important details regarding the Stand-Up exchange: [I] If your opponent makes a grip on your sleeve, roll your wrist and circle your hand around the grip to break it. If he grabs your collar, rem...