2 Part Technique - This sequence of techniques are great fundamentals for novice students.

4 Part Technique - A great series of beginner techniques. HipThrow to Armbar, Side Control to Mount, Armbar and American from Mount, and Back Control to Rear Naked Choke.

3 Part Technique - Use a Hip Throw to get the opponent to the ground. Hold on to the secured arm and finished with the Armbar from Side Control. If the opponent pulls their arm away, quickly secure Side Control and advanced to the Moun...

2 Part Technique - Control inside the opponent's arms to protect your legs when you stand to break the closed guard. If you get caught in Half Guard when Circling to Pass, use the Over Under Pass vs Half Guard. The Over Under Pass is t...

2 Part Technique - Mobility is a strong advantage the Butterfly Guard has over traditional Open Guards. If the opponent forces your back to the mat, you will lose it. The first line of defense is Hand Fighting to maintain the position....

3 Part Technique - It is essential for the opponent's back to be on the mat before passing, so force Over Under Control to establish this. Pull the Over Hook high to create the space needed for your knee. Use your knee to press down on...

2 Part Technique - Switch your hips, slide your knee up along the opponent's back, and replace your foot, as he attempts to push your knee in escaping. Pull the opponent's extended arms away to re-control the mount. Try to prevent your...

2 Part Technique - Don't let a common escape like the Turning Knee Push spoil your plans on attacking from the Mount. As soon as you notice your opponent looking to make the move onto his side, switch your base before he has a chance t...

2 Part Technique - An opportune time to attack from the Mount position is when your opponent attempts to recover his guard back with a hip escape. As soon as you notice him turn onto his side for the escape, quickly transition from the...

2 Part Technique - Use Hand Fighting and movement to defend the opponent's foward passing pressure from standing. Continue to reset the position by moving backwards until you are comfortable attacking. The Single Leg is a great techniq...

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 - Maintaining the Mount requires footwork; when your opponent attempts to escape his hip, replace the space he clears with your foot in what some call Technical Mount or S-Mount. Lower yourself behind his back, and fee...