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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.)...
Closed Guard, Tripod to 1LXG & X-Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo uses the Closed Guard as a temporary holding position to initiate his loyal 1 Leg X-Guard & X-Guard. As the opponent elongates his body to stand and break your guard, disconnect and engage his legs.
Dynamic Movement
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the principal of playing jiu-jitsu dynamically by throttling through idled, static self-restraining movement with composed explosive techniques in 1 Leg X-Guard.
Guard Pull to Tripod Sweep & 1LXG, 1LXG to X-Guard vs Leg Grip
     

2 Part Lesson - Pull Guard from 2on1 Control and depending on the opponent's base, either score with the Tripod Sweep or enter 1 Leg X-Guard. However, if he grabs your far leg and forces you into empty space, close a pseudo Half Guard ...
1 Leg X-Guard vs Opponent
     

3 Part Lesson - The opponent can defend the standard 1LXG Sweep by controlling your collars and basing forward. However, his defense allows you to push him into placing his hands on the mat, allowing you to Ankle pick Sweep or slip int...
1LXG to X-Guard, Unbalance and Roll Over Sweep from X-Guard
     

3 Part Lesson - From X-Guard, grip the opponent's sleeve and collar to give you additional control in moving him. Sweep the opponent onto his back using strong hooks and your newly created control or throw him over head as he resists a...
Unbalancing the opponent from 1LXG & X Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - Keeping the opponent off balance will prevent him from fully committing to removing your hooks. From X-Guard, recognize the opponent's weight distribution as your off balancing him to give you insight on how you will sw...
Weaving between 1LXG & X Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - Transitioning between X-Guard and 1Leg X-Guard demands control. After settling your feet and hooks first, hoist the opponent's leg over your shoulder into X-Guard or holster his calf in 1LXG by controlling via your armp...
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2on1 Control from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard, Pluck-N-Chuck Sweep from X Guard, Collar-Tie Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches two complementary sweeps from X-Guard: [I] Starting with 2on1 Control, cross his arm to expose his base for a Hook Lift to 1Leg X, and then transition to X-Guard while still maintaining control of his wr...
Recovering 1 Leg X-Guard vs Circling to Mount, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard, X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     

1 Part Lesson - After recovering your 1 Leg X-Guard, the opponent recognizes your sweep and bases himself away. His counter neutralizes your 1 Leg X-Guard, but creates an easy transition for you into full X-Guard.
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X Guard, Unbalance Sweep, Ankle Trap Sweep, X Guard to 1 Leg X Guard
     

4 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the push pull dynamic within X Guard for sweeping and it's connection to 1 Leg X Guard.
1Leg X Guard Entry, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo offers tips for increasing the success of sweeps from X-Guard: [I] After the opponent retracts his hands from the Hand-Fight against your Butterfly Guard, seize both of his collars and Hook Lift them onto 1Leg X...
X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Marcelo tries to raise the level of his class by calling attention to one particular aspect of the X-Guard position; maintenance. After pulling X-Guard from a Hook Sweep, keep in mind that your opponent may look to k...
2on1 Control, Guard Pull from Standing, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Pull Guard with a strong 2on1 to force the opponent into exposing his lead leg when breaking your grip. Use the Single Leg Control to transition into 1 Leg X Guard. If the opponent attempts to Knee Slide, post at his...
Ankle Pick Sweep from 1Leg X Guard, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard, X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Lure your opponent into the Ankle Pick Sweep by rocking him forward and backward when he holds onto your head from 1Leg X Guard. If his base is slightly forward on his toes, kick him forward with your hook -you may n...
1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Control the opponent's lead leg for transitioning into 1 Leg X Guard. Use your hips as weight to start rocking in 1Leg X Guard for the sweep. If the opponent presses your knees away to dismantle your guard, stop his ...
2on1 Control, 1 Leg X Guard Hook Sweep, 1 Leg X Guard to X Guard, X Guard Takedown Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - The opponent commonly exposes a 1 Leg X Guard Entry when trying to break the 2on1 Control from Butterfly. He may still continue to attempt breaking the control, but will put himself in position for the 1 Leg X Guard ...
Ankle Pick Sweep from 1Leg X Guard, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard, Ankle Trap Sweep from X Guard, Breaking Gi Grips from 1Leg X Guard
     

3 Part Technique - The main point of this lesson is to properly establish after rising to the top position from a 1Leg X-Guard Sweep. While your legs extend, pushing the opponent back onto the mat, your arms hold his legs down tightly,...
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.
Double Under Control from Butterfly, Hook Lift from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Hook Lift Escape, 1Leg X Guard to Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a flashy sweep for when you get under both arms from Butterfly: [I] Obtaining Double Underhooks against your opponent from the Butterfly Guard allows you to steer his upper body and effectively guide his w...
1Leg X Guard entry from Single Leg Control, 1 Leg X Guard to X Guard, X Guard Takedown from X Guard, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard,
     

3 Part Technique - As you sweep from 1Leg X Guard, the opponent might post at the end, creating a situation where you both get stuck. Switch to X Guard, control the opponent's leg, press at his hip, and stand while hooking behind his l...
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