3 Part Technique - The safest way to open your Closed Guard to work the Butterfly Guard is with the use of a 2on1 Control from Closed Guard. If your opponent pulls away, work your Hook Sweeps to build an offense against him, which can ...

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.

2 Part Technique - Immediately break all of the opponent's grips to re-establish a neutral position. The Over Under Control is the best control for Hook Sweeping the opponent. Now, make sure to block their arm to prevent a post from st...

3 Part Technique - Use Hand Fighting to prevent the opponent from establishing any control. If the opponent steps inside when you are not ready for the attack, just push away to reset the position. If the opponent decides to pass on hi...

2 Part Technique - Whoever can establish an Under Hook will control the Half Guard position. If the opponent got an Under Hook first, use a frame with your arms to create the space needed to pummel for the Under Hook. Push at the oppon...

2 Part Technique - It is paramount that you protect your legs from controls and grips while playing butterfly guard. Drape your arms over your legs to help block access to your gi pants while your hands are ready to defend against ankl...

2 Part Technique - When you make the mistake of letting someone with good positional maintenance obtain the mount, you may have to try riskier escaping techniques to free yourself from his control. Turn onto your side, exposing your ba...

3 Part Technique - After knocking your opponent flat onto his back from butterfly with grips on his collar and knee, look to push his leg down to the mat as you dive for an underhook and slide your shin over his thigh to complete the p...

3 Part Technique - Use hand fighting to open the opponent for controls, while preventing him from establishing his own grips. Secure the Over Under Control and Hook Sweep traditionally. If you feel the opponent is very strong or large,...

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...

1 Part Technique - If you wind up mounted and your opponent isn't susceptible to the Arm Control Bridge Escape, switch gears and try the Turning Mount Escape instead. Make sure to keep your elbows inside and bridge before trying to hip...

2 Part Technique - In this lesson, Paul outlines the aspects of obtaining and maintaining the mount position. Ideally, your knees should occupy the space underneath your opponent's armpits; for one, it prevents him from hiding his arms...