Lesson Part 2 of 3 -- Marcelo explains three varieties of Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard: If you are playing from bottom position and your opponent takes Half-Mount with an Under-Hook (or underhook plus some variant form of near-side ...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo clinches for a sweep: If you encounter difficulty setting up quick controls for a Hook Sweep, pummel for Double Underhooks to help break down your opponent's posture. If you cannot clasp your hands together, sw...

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo sweeps from Shin-on-Shin Guard: Never let your opponent freely step in between your Open/Seated/Butterfly-Guard to split with his or her lead leg without pummeling your foot inside as an active hook; a.k.a Koal...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo recovers from a front hold down: If your opponent tries to pin you down with Double Underhooks to secure a takedown, you still have time to escape before full points are scored. Pump your legs against your oppo...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates a signature entry into groundwork he employs at the very onset of a match: If you cannot readily win advantageous grips while standing, latch onto your opponent's jacket with Collar & Elbow Control...

Marcelo details fundamental Over Under principals. Breaking oncoming impact, angled body alignment, and crunching into a spring, structures your body to stay upright and attack.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo utilizes the jacket to bind his opponent: [I] If flattened with Double Underhooks from Butterfly, pull out the opponent's lapel bottom and pass it to your other hand as you extend your hooks to sit up for Rear C...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo sweeps with an Overhook: [I] If your opponent pummels for an Underhook while you can remain seated upright in Butterfly Guard, you may opt to control his arm with a modified, figure-four style Overhook that doub...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo attempts a risky sweep against an opponent who is reluctant to engage while kneeling: [I] If you cannot find hand, wrist, elbow, or underhook control from Butterfly, open yourself up and reach out for Double Ove...

2 Part Lesson - Utilize the Gi to entangle and secure the tightest control possibly to restrict the opponent's Upper Body from moving before Hook Sweeping.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo can't break his opponent's grips: [I] While standing, avoid letting your opponent make his grips; if you can intercept his arm before he has a chance to settle and harden his fist, you can stifle his offense. If...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the utility of the Inverted Armbar: [I] Using Double Underhooks (or Double Collar if he removes his hands from the grip-fight), Hook Lift your opponent overhead, forcing his post for the Inverted Armbar...