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Spin Retention vs Back Step
     

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo counters common pass attempts against his X-Guards: While playing 1-Leg X-Guard (Single-Leg X, One-Legged X, Anaconda Guard, Leglock Guard, Ashigarami, Footlock Guard, Guarda Sucuri, Noose, Slash Guard, et al.)...
Holding 1LXG, Breaking Grips & Sweeping vs. Strong Posture
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to hold 1 Leg X-Guard and sweep against an opponent with a strong vertical base.
Retention vs Back Step
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo adjusts his X-Guard for long and/or flexible opponents: [I] If you are complacent with your superior positioning, you may be caught off guard if your opponent bursts out of your hooks in X-Guard. Do your best to...
Posted: 2701 days ago
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Spin Retention vs Back Step → Takedown from X Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo maintains the X-Guard for the sweep: [I] Rattle your opponent's base every time you sense they are planning to make a move; extend and retract your X-Hooks as well as turning and tamping his lead knee. If he swi...
Protecting Your Feet with Hand Fighting
     

2 Part Lesson - Answer the opponent's attacks towards your feet by recognizing his intentions and hand fighting away his grips. Use this principal to defeat all leg attacks, from Braulio and Victor's Estima Lock, to traditional toe hol...
X-Guard Spin Retention vs Back Step
     

2 Part Lesson - As the opponent back steps against your X-Guard follow his spin with your hooks and roll along your shoulders to retain the position.
Posted: 3680 days ago
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Spin Retention from 1LXG & X-Guard vs Berimbolo
     

3 Part Lesson - Follow the opponent's rotation to maintain retention as he attempts to counter your 1LXG & X-Guard by spinning through into Berimbolo territory.
Posted: 3681 days ago
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Breaking Grips from 1LX & Spin Retention vs Back Step
     

2 Part Lesson - Break the opponent's grips from 1 Leg X-Guard, if he stands and postures with the control of your sleeve. As he Back Steps to avoid your hook, follow him with your foot to spin yourself back into position.
1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, Single Leg from 1Leg X Guard vs Back Step, 2on1 Push Escape vs Side Control, 2on1 Bridge to Single Leg vs Knee on Belly Position
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo troubleshoots for ways that dismantle the 1Leg X Guard: [I] Using the 2on1, dig underneath your opponent's base by going shin-to-shin and either lifting his leg or sliding through for 1Leg X. If your opponent tr...
1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, Spin Retention vs Back Step
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo breaks down maintaining 1 Leg X Guard against the Back Step and Mount, and how offense can direct the opponent's attention from escaping a position to defending an attack.
1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard, Spin Retention vs Back Step Escape
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo discusses with his class how to deal with two common methods of escaping the 1Leg X Guard: [I] After obtaining the 1Leg X position, your opponent may attempt to simply step out of your hold, bringing his knee hi...
Weaving between 1LXG & X-Guard, Spin Retention vs Back Step & Mount
     

3 Part Lesson - As you transition between X-Guard and 1Leg X-Guard, defeat the opponent's Back Step by continuing with retention or post against his leg if he forces Mount.
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