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Technique: 'Guard/Half Guard/Bottom/Escapes - Half Guard to Guard';
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1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Mount, X Guard Entry vs Mount, Turning Escape vs Mount, Half Guard to Guard
     

2 Part Technique - As soon as you realize you've been mounted, immediately react with your escape before your opponent has a chance to establish his weight. If he vaults over your butterfly guard and drops into the mount, pop your hips...
Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, Half Guard to Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent attempts the Knee Slide Pass versus your Half Guard, hug your nearside hip and keep your knee off of the mat. Surprisingly, rip his grip off of your collar and tuck his hand under your pistol grip fo...
Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Half Guard to Guard, Half Guard Turning Pass Counter
     

2 Part Technique - Realize, that if you get beaten with Over/Under Control vs Butterfly, you cannot let your opponent connect his hands together for Underhook & Head Control. Foil his crossface by intercepting it with a Reverse Underho...
Frame Escape vs Underhook & Head Control, Hook Sweep from Half Guard :
     

2 Part Technique - Never allow your opponent to gain an underhook on you while playing from Half Guard, and certainly don't let him clasp his hands together around your head and arm. With that said, if you are trapped under this domina...
Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Half Guard to Butterfly Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If the opponent wins the Over Under Control battle in Guard, look to reset into Butterfly immediately. Bridge against the opponent to create Under Hook space and transition into Butterfly. If the opponent controls yo...
Posted: 4626 days ago
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Cross Arm and Belt Control from Butterfly, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, Half Guard to Guard,
     

3 Part Technique - The Cross Arm and Belt Control has an effective and powerful connection with Hook Sweeps from the Butterfly Guard. The opponent commonly circles to pass, so staying in alignment will preserve your control. If needed,...
Half Guard to Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The opponent wins the Over Under situation and flattens your back down. The next battle entails you fighting against the opponent from securing an upper body control against Half Guard, because the under hook dictate...
Posted: 4532 days ago
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Turning Escape vs Mount, Partial X Guard Entry vs Mount, 1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Mount, Half Guard to Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Immediately bridge and push against the opponent's knee to prevent him from resting into mount. As the opponent replaces his foot to counter your escape, swim an arm inside and transition into 1 Leg X Guard or X Guar...
Half Guard to Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Hip Roll Escape vs Side Control
     

2 Part Technique - Sometimes, the underhook isn't the answer; it may even be your demise. For example, while stuck playing Half Guard (aka "Quarter Guard" via 10thPJJ), obtaining underhooks can leave your opponent with opportunities fo...
Rolling Leg Catch Escape from Turtle, Half Guard to Full Guard Position
     

3 Part Technique - If the opponent forces you into turtle, immediately Hand Fight against his Seat Belt Control. Clamp down on the opponent's arm and control outside his leg to prepare your escape. As you roll, look to capture the oppo...
Posted: 4350 days ago
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Turning Escape vs Mount, Half Guard to Guard, Hoist onto Shoulder Escape vs Mount
     

2 Part Technique - The opponent will commonly twist his Mount to counter your initial Turning Escape. His transition leaves a small window of opportunity to swim inside and hoist his leg onto your shoulder, leading into several differe...
Over Under Control from Butterfly, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Half Guard to Guard, Deep Half Guard Entry vs Over Under Pass, Shin-In Sweep from Deep Half Guard, X Guard Entry from Deep Half
     

2 Part Technique — If your opponent manages to topple your Over Under Control from Butterfly into his Over Under Pass, abandon your overhook and begin framing against his face for space. Using your Butterfly Hook, push his hips away fa...
Frame Escape vs Over Under Control Pass, Half Guard to Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The Over Under is a powerful and dynamic control, especially against Butterfly and Half Guard. Create a frame against the opponent's head to repeal it's initial impact with leverage and shift back into Guard. If the ...
Posted: 4316 days ago
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Granby Roll vs Standing Back Bodylock, Mount Escape, Half Guard to Butterfly Guard, Over Under Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly Guard
     

2 Part Technique — Standing in the Back Bodylock is a very dangerous position to find yourself in, so it is best to know what to do if you happen to get there (perhaps, after missing a throw). Immediately, sag your hips to the mat and ...
Frame Escape, Inverted Armbar from Butterfly Half, Armdrag Leg Catch Sweep from Butterfly Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo addresses what to do against an opponent who tries to pass heavily from standing without control: [I] After catching your opponent in Half Guard as he tries to pass, build a Frame Escape on his face to open up e...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard, Half Guard to Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Guard Recovery vs Toreando Pass
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches a very important lesson on Guard Retention with 2on1 Control: [I] While holding the 2on1, your opponent only has one hand available to grab one of your legs and pass to either the right or left. Regardle...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Half Guard to Guard, X Guard Entry, Foot Wipe Escape vs Side Control
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo adds one more retention technique to his guard-play: [I] As long as you hang on to the 2on1, you will have one free leg to catch your opponent in either Butterfly or Half Guard, depending on which way he tries t...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Guard Recovery vs Toreando Pass, Collar and Wrist Control from Butterfly Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo insists on his students connecting a recovery with a follow-up sweep or submission: [I] Holding 2on1 Control affords one with the ability to retain his or her guard after an opponent grabs a leg and tries to pas...
Frame Escape vs Underhook and Head Control, Half Guard to Guard, Omoplata from Open Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo wants his students to recognize an opportunity for attack after defending a pass: [I] If your opponent lunges forward for Underhook & Head Control against your Seated Butterfly Guard, interfere with his connecti...
Bridge Escape from Half Guard → Frame Escape vs Underhook & Head Control → Half Guard to Guard → Hook Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the mindset for Escaping the Half Mount: [I] Your escape is dependent on offsetting your opponent's weight distribution long enough to reclaim back your Underhook; push your opponent's hip on top of you...
Frame Escape vs Underhook and Head Control → Single Leg vs Side Control → Hip Roll Escape vs Side Control
     

Marcelo avoids a fast pass with timing, a Single, and Guard Recovery: [I] If your opponent lifts your ankles up and knocks you flat to pass your Butterfly Guard, quickly brace against his shoulders to prevent him from closing the dista...
Bridge & Frame Escape vs Under Hook and Head Control from Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - The opponent has almost beaten your Guard by forcing Half Guard and has clamped the Under Hook & Head Control to stabilize the position. Lock the opponent's legs in Half Guard and bridge against his Under Hook to either...
Frame Escape & Under Hook and Head Control Bridge vs Half Guard
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo instructs a series of bridging escapes against an opponent's Under Hook and Head Control from Half Guard. Lock the opponent's legs in Half Guard and bridge against his Under Hook to either reverse him or make hi...
Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass
     

4 Part Lesson - Marcelo teaches how to counter his strongest and most popular guard pass, the Over Under. Answer quickly and coordinate your entire body to use a frame against the opponent's upper body and your foot's hook to push him ...
Posted: 3518 days ago
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Osoi-Seoi-Nage
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo escapes Standing Back Control with a "Slow Shoulder Throw": [I] If standing with your opponent on your back, fall to your Escape-Side (exposed shoulder), bridging your back to the mat. If your opponent stays tig...
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