2 Part Lesson — Marcelo initiates a scramble to improve: [I] If you cannot readily gain a stable control against your opponent, use the moment he opens up after defending your grips to follow-up with a tackle. Dive onto his legs and tr...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent counters your arm drag by pressuring forward to pin you with his Under Hook. Look to escape his hold or reverse his clutch through an Omoplata by over extending his reach.

1 Part Lesson — Paul teaches bonus material for Lesson VideoId=20991: [I] If you attempt an Arm Drag without controlling the opponent's wrist during the movement, you may need to transition to an Omoplata to prevent him from gaining an...

3 Part Technique - While hand fighting from Butterfly, bait your opponent with a free same-side grip on your wrist and Armdrag into a Double Leg from Butterfly. If he doesn't let go of your wrist after you direct him with the drag, bre...

2 Part Technique - The Armdrag from Butterfly Guard is a versatile and dynamic transition that can lead directly to the Back with Seatbelt Control, or even to the X-Guard when he defends by stepping up. Hand-Fight to gain the cross und...

2 Part Technique - Hand fight for the wrist control and Armdrag the opponent while scooting your body to the outside. Now, the opponent prevents you from Taking the Back, so instead finish with a Takedown. If the opponent stands up, sw...

2 Part Technique - Breaking the opponent's grip on your Gi pants leads to the transition of the Armdrag to the Seatbelt. This is a great technique against larger and stronger opponents.