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

2 Part Technique - The Single Leg is one of the most used takedowns in grappling sports. This variation of the Single Leg uses the aid of the Collar to help break the opponent's posture.

2 Part Technique - Proper attention to hand fighting will lead to ideal grips and control to set up for a takedown. Fight for a grip on his collar and a grip on his wrist. Yank down on his collar to force the opponent to react by openi...

1 Part Technique - Previously, Henrique demonstrated the Single Leg Takedown from Butterfly using the Technical Stand and finishing with "Running The Pipe". However, this finish can be thwarted if your opponent manages to escape his le...

2 Part Technique - In this self-defense lesson, Henrique teaches how to counter two types of punches by closing the distance, and taking the fight to the ground. If your opponent throws an overhand right, block the sucker punch as you ...

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...

1 Part Technique - Paul explains the basic set-up, shot, and finish for the Single Leg Takedown. Begin by handfighting for a collar grip, and hang off of it as you shoot in on his leg. You may need to circle and use footwork to place h...

2 Part Technique - While controlling the opponent's upper body, transition yourself into mount. Offensively attacking will force the opponent into exposing himself to new attacks. If the opponent glues his elbow inwards to prevent your...

2 Part Technique - Henrique explores his options for when his opponent successfully sprawls on a Single Leg Takedown attempt. Sit-Out and Recover the Half Guard, making sure to stay on your side with an underhook and defending the cros...

4 Part Lesson - Intercept the opponent's hands before he grabs, or execute a method of Grip Breaking which sparks a moment to bond your own controls.