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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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.