2 Part Technique - While trying a Circle Pass the opponent may trap you in Half Guard. There are many options to pass Half Guard, so sometimes the opponent will forget to defend against the Half Guard to Mount.

2 Part Technique - The Ankle Pull Sweep is a very basic and beginner sweep that is very easy to counter by kicking a leg free. However, this simple Ankle Pull Sweep leads to the more successful and used TripodSweep from Open Guard.

2 Part Technique - After many guard passes, such as the Circling Pass, your opponent might post and press with his arms to prevent you from establishing Side Control. You must learn to fight against the opponent's arms by switching you...

2 Part Technique - Controlling inside at the opponent's biceps will prevent most to all submissions from closed guard. Immediately jump, or step if the opponent is too heavy, to stand and break his closed guard by pressing inside the k...

2 Part Technique - Clear the opponent's hands to reveal his legs for the takedown. If the opponent is able to close guard, pummel inside to prepare for your posture. After controlling his biceps, step forward into a strong and staggere...

2 Part Technique - While mounted, protect your elbows from attack by keeping them close to your body, even while performing the Arm Control Bridge Escape. Bump your hips up off the mat, forcing your opponent to post his hands, and capt...

3 Part Technique - Recovering the Closed Guard from underneath Side Control is a matter of applying the proper body mechanics and leverage against your opponent to create the space needed for escape. A normal hip escape in this situati...

3 Part Technique - Your opponent doesn't break your Closed Guard; you release it. That's the attitude and protocol you should abide by when your opponent stands and is close to uncrossing your ankles. Don't let him feel like he's in co...

3 Part Technique - If you notice you're outmatched in the stand-up battle, don't hesitate to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard rather than with a takedown or throw. Sweeping your opponent afterward is a matter reading his w...

3 Part Technique - Standing up is the best way to break the Closed Guard. Control his collars, pin his hip down, and stand up to your feet at an angle to uncross his ankles off your back. Once open, use your posture to protect your hip...

2 Part Technique - 2on1 Control can be a devastating addition to your hand-fighting arsenal, particularly from the Closed Guard. Capture the Pistol Grip on the cross sleeve after breaking off his control over your lapels and tuck his h...

2 Part Technique — Marcelo demonstrates the 2nd easiest Guard Pass, The Circle Pass, and later shows how to defend against the Kimura, finishing with a Half Guard Pass. Marcelo was able to successfully land the easier guard pass at ADC...

3 Part Lesson — Paul teaches multiple interconnected sweeps from Spider Guard: [I] If you feel through your Spider Hooks that your opponent is leaning forward, replace your Stirrup (Foot-On-Bicep) for both feet on his hips for the Over...