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Takedowns From The Knees Turtles And Open Guard Passing by Erik Paulson

Elevate your grappling game with Erik Paulson’s “Takedowns From The Knees, Turtles & Open Guard Passing.”

  • In this high‑level instructional, Paulson breaks down the techniques, setups, and transitions you need to confidently attack from the bottom and turn disadvantage into dominance.
  • Whether you find yourself kneeling, stuck in turtle, or facing an open guard, Paulson reveals his systematic methods to close distance, secure takedowns, and pass defenses with control.

  • Paulson’s approach is tactical and detail-oriented—he teaches you why each move works, how to chain them together, and how to adapt in live sparring.




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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro0
Snap Spin Tilt0:22
Snap Jam Double - Snap Jam Single3:36
Arm Drag5:15
Arm Drag Follow Up6:52
Head And Arm8:03
Knee Tap11:32
Recap From Standing13:41
Bear Hug Twist Down14:27
50/50 Cow Catcher15:52
Running Mount18:26
Crab Run19:56
Snap Down To Headlock25:36
Schultz Choke To The Keta Gatame27:24
Pulling Guard28:43
Running Crab Throw38:10
Standing Takedowns40:32 - (43:28)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Open Guard Passes - Low To High Clearing The Legs0
Open Guard Passes2:07
Motion Master Drills10:48
Free Flow18:45
Spinning Top24:36
Couch26:48 - (28:48)

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Turtle - Intro0
Peak Out And Sit Outs1:04
Front Headlock And Turtle Defense8:13
Barrel Roll11:41
Cow Catcher And Cement Mixer12:25
Counter The Chest Weave15:39
Defense Against Snap And Spin18:41
Bait And Counter The Reach25:48
Shoulder Lock30:06 - (31:07)

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What will You Learn?

Elevate your grappling game with Erik Paulson’s “Takedowns From The Knees, Turtles & Open Guard Passing.” In this high‑level instructional, Paulson breaks down the techniques, setups, and transitions you need to confidently attack from the bottom and turn disadvantage into dominance. Whether you find yourself kneeling, stuck in turtle, or facing an open guard, Paulson reveals his systematic methods to close distance, secure takedowns, and pass defenses with control.

Paulson’s approach is tactical and detail-oriented—he teaches you why each move works, how to chain them together, and how to adapt in live sparring. Ideal for intermediate to advanced practitioners, this instructional helps you deepen your understanding of positional flow and raise the effectiveness of your offense from non‑traditional angles.

Master takedowns off the knees, dismantle turtle defenses, and crush open guard barriers with confidence.

Key Features & Bullet Points

  • Comprehensive positional coverage — Techniques for attacking from knees, turtle, and open guard passing are all covered in one cohesive system.

  • Step-by-step breakouts — Each tactic is broken down into clear phases: setup, entry, control, finish, and chain transitions.

  • Concept-driven instruction — Paulson emphasizes underlying principles (angles, weight distribution, timing, posture) so you can adapt techniques to your body type.

  • High-level counters & adjustments — You’ll learn reactive options and counters to common defensive escapes and threats.

  • Live flow integration — Drills and transitions are presented in live or semi-live context to bridge the gap between technique and rolling.

  • For intermediate to advanced grapplers — Best suited for students who already have solid fundamentals and want to expand their tactical arsenal.

  • Bonus insights & troubleshooting — Includes Paulson’s notes on troubleshooting sticking points and optimizing your movement.

  • Durable, quality video production — Crystal‑clear angles, closeups, and slow motion give you the visual fidelity needed to absorb fine technical detail.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

  • Intro
  • Snap Spin Tilt
  • Snap Jam Double - Snap Jam Single
  • Arm Drag
  • Arm Drag Follow Up
  • Head And Arm
  • Knee Tap
  • Recap From Standing
  • Bear Hug Twist Down
  • 50/50 Cow Catcher
  • Running Mount
  • Crab Run
  • Snap Down To Headlock
  • Schultz Choke To The Keta Gatame
  • Pulling Guard
  • Running Crab Throw
  • Standing Takedowns

Part 2

  • Open Guard Passes - Low To High Clearing The Legs
  • Open Guard Passes
  • Motion Master Drills
  • Free Flow
  • Spinning Top
  • Couch


Part 3

  • Turtle - Intro
  • Peak Out And Sit Outs
  • Front Headlock And Turtle Defense
  • Barrel Roll
  • Cow Catcher And Cement Mixer
  • Counter The Chest Weave
  • Defense Against Snap And Spin
  • Bait And Counter The Reach
  • Shoulder Lock

 

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