1 Part Lesson -- Paul shows several options for defeating your opponent's frames that counter your pass: Shown are three options; rewind against the hip into a Leg-Drag, run around to N/S, or throw your shin across the stomach for Knee...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the basics behind his version of the Farside Armbar: [I] If you're caught off guard when your opponent looks to roll away from your Seatbelt Control, i.e. you've missed the chance to follow tightly behi...

2 Part Lesson - Turning the opponent onto his side is key when executing the Far Side Armbar. If he connects his hand to obstruct your movement, re-position yourself to attack with the Paper Cutter Choke.

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...

2 Part Technique - Once you've learned the basics of the Over Under Pass, the next step is to learn how to successfully score with the pass when your opponent attempts to Hook Sweep you. Quite simply, stiffen your body like a stiff boa...

2 Part Technique - Getting attacked isn't necessarily a bad thing; if you can recover effectively, oftentimes the opportunity for the submission surfaces in the exposition of your opponent's failed attempt. Utilizing the Backdown Guard...

3 Part Technique - The Knee Slide Pass vs Butterfly can be offensive, in that you can initiate the attack after clearing the opponent's hands and forming Over Under Control; and it can be defensive, as a countermeasure when your oppone...

3 Part Technique - Paul goes over three very common scenarios after taking your opponent down with a Double Leg Takedown. If he threatens to submit you with a Guillotine Choke, trap his elbow from shelving onto your shoulder and drive ...

1 Part Technique - While wearing a gi and defending the back, hide your chin from the collar choke and hold his arms to prevent him from moving your lapels. Fall to your escape side, the side opposite of the choke, and use the mat to s...

3 Part Technique - Switching to the scarf-hold position when the opponent keeps his arms retracted in a defensive posture offers up the opportunity to seize his far arm in the a figure-four lock for the Americana shoulder-lock. Switch ...