2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo sweeps directly from a pull: Pull guard not to hold the bottom position, but to immediately sweep your opponent. Regardless of how you grip your opponent, connect with some form of off-balance that will help yo...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo reveals the organization of his 2on1 Control by linking Closed Guard to Open Guard Tripod Sweeps, 1 Leg X-Guard, X-Guard, and to his take on an Armbar from Closed Guard.

2 Part Lesson - Strike with the Tripod Sweep as the opponent pushes your back to the mat to defeat your Hook Lifts and Hook Sweeps from Butterfly. If the opponent beats your legs, escape his Guard Pass through an immediate Single Leg.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches new sweeps: [I] After using the 2on1 to pull down into Cross Guard, release the opponent's elbow, grabbing his heel, and raise his leg up onto your knee for the Tripod Sweep; get him hopping around on on...

4 Part Lesson — Paul teaches how to combine the Tripod Sweep with 1Leg X: [I] If your opponent rushes in with his lead leg into your Seated Butterfly Guard, push his shin and retreat back; when he steps inside again, time his step and ...

2 Part Technique - The opponent will approach with the intention of passing your guard by first controlling your upper body or legs. Use Hand Fighting to deflect his initial grips or controls while searching for the 2on1. Before the gr...

2 Part Technique - Even though you cannot see something, you know it's there. Surprise the opponent by preforming techniques without calling attention to your intention. For Example - You must anticipate the opponent's leg being expose...

2 Part Technique - Do not fall onto your back if your opponent lifts your feet up off the mat; If he or she is quick, you will be defending against a pass off your back shortly after. Instead, remain upright, circle your ankles out of ...

3 Part Technique - Utilizing 2on1 Control from Butterfly is a great tactic for entry into the Tripod Sweep when your opponent plants his feet and tries to yank his arm free. Always look to obtain control over both of his ankles as he f...

2 Part Technique - Another reliable option for starting a match is to pull Butterfly Guard with 2on1 Control. Grab his wrist with your same-side hand to allow your other hand to grab onto his sleeve and form the Pistol Grip. You may al...

2 Part Technique - You must secure a control before pulling guard, preferably 2on1 Control. The Tripod Sweep is a simple and basic sweep that loses it's effect against knowledgeable opponents, but can lead to the more advanced 1 Leg X ...

3 Part Technique - If you feel like your opponent is about to break your closed guard, beat him to the punch and release your hold first so you can get one move ahead. Immediately look to transition into your Tripod Sweep from Open Gua...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo elaborates upon the objectives sought after during the Hand-Fight from Standing: [I] Search for inside control of the hands to knock away the opponent's arm for a takedown, e.g. a Single Leg. Be sure to not let ...