3 Part Lesson -- Paul talks about the idea of a Pseudo-Guard, in the manner of successfully applying frames, blocks, and grips against an opponent's pass after he or she clears your legs: Prevent the Cross-face and redirect your oppone...

2 Part Lesson -- Paul teaches Back-Escapes from both the Strong-Side & Weak-Side Back Control: Pummel your head underneath your opponent's head while defending against the choking arm with both hands. Seek to place your shoulders on th...

2 Part Lesson — Paul explains the basics of the Back Escape from Seatbelt Control: [I] Address the threat of the choke first by seizing control over your opponent's choking hand, using both of your hands to grab onto his wrist, hand, (...

2 Part Lesson - The Pendulum Sweep and Armbar coincide together with your control of the opponent's elbow, your pivot, and his posture. A lowered posture favors the sweep and distance encourages an arm attack.

1 Part Technique - Whenever you find yourself facing away from your opponent under Side Control, resort to the Hip Roll Escape to recover back your guard. Turning back into him will only lend him the time he needs to establish his pass...

2 Part Technique - Focus on the opponent's elbow as he stacks you to pass, because that point of control deflects his ability to hold your upper body down. Chaining together techniques keeps you in the game offensively and defensively,...

1 Part Technique - If your opponent makes it hard for you to step outside of his Open Guard, it's usually a strong indicator that he is vulnerable to the Straight Anklelock submission. The key details in finishing the hold, are to immo...

2 Part Technique - When escaping side control, it is important to exert your energy in directions that do not directly oppose with either the mat or your opponent's dominant controls. If the opponent holds you down with Underhook and H...

2 Part Technique - Forcing your shoulders to the mat is the most important technique to escape the Back Position. You must break the opponent's Seat Belt Control first to create the necessary space for the escape. Clasp your hands toge...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent is able to pass your legs, immediately post with your arms to prevent Side Control. Switch to your opponent's elbow and cross his arm to work the Elbow Push vs Side Control.

2 Part Technique - Not only can you use the Elbow Push to counter the Stacking Pass, but also to escape Side Control. If you are unable to push the opponent's arm in front of you to start the Elbow Push, use your hip and roll back into...

2 Part Technique - Your opponent is in your closed guard. Break the opponent's posture by sitting and bringing the opponent close with your legs. Now, from the side bring your arm over and as far as possible to secure the opponent to y...