2 Part Technique - Angle your posture and lower your base to neutralize the opponent's pressure against your Butterfly Guard. The Over Under is a forceful control in Hook Sweeping, unless a larger opponent settles his weight and bases ...

3 Part Technique - Approach the opponent through Hand Fighting and search for an upper body control. As the opponent bases against your initial Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, pummel for an Under Hook and clamp your hands together...

2 Part Lesson - Establish controls to play against the next position before it occurs. For example, seize the 2on1 before initiating guard to bridge your Cross Arm and Belt Control and Hook Sweeps.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows how to deal with an opponent who is defending against your Double Under Control from Butterfly Guard: [I] Before the opponent can fully extended his arm in a Frame, pull loose his skirt out from underneath...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo wants his students to recognize which techniques are necessary to thwart an opponent's attempt to pass the Seated Guard based upon levels of control: [I] Normally, all that is required to prevent passing grips f...

2 Part Lesson - Sweep the opponent towards one side, forcing him to post and expose the other for 1 Leg X Guard. Without calling attention towards your attack, control the opponent's wrist and sweep. If the opponent holds you lapels he...

2 Part Lesson - After breaking the opponent's collar grip and holding the 2on1 Control, anticipate his break and recognize the opportunity to hook sweep and enter into 1 Leg X Guard.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains tactics against a recessive, kneeling passer: [I] Bait your opponent into 2on1 Control by extending your arm out and waiting for him to grab onto your wrist; when he does, feed his own wrist into your f...

2 Part Lesson - Frame against the opponent's head and pull one leg free first to fight against his clamp on your hips and legs. As he continues bulling forward, swim for the Under Hook and attack.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows nogi options for escaping a leglock against Butterfly: [I] If your opponent is commited to attacking your foot, place your instep across his stomach and bring him in close with Double Elbow Control for a H...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo conveys the importance of Sitting Upright for Side Guard: [I] As your opponent tries to secure his position outside of your guard, if you lay back flat, you make it easier for him to establish Side Control; if y...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches an important lesson that he learned from Boxing: [I] In the midst of Hand-Fighting, take the initiative by "Snapping" on a strong Collar & Elbow Tie to begin the Hook Sweep from Butterfly. An audible cue...

2 Part Lesson - If the opponent refuses to engage, force him into reacting by pushing from Butterfly. Anticipate and connect your Hook Sweep or Double Leg as he pressures forward, because he's momentarily vulnerable during his reaction...