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Technique: 'Guard/X Guard/X Guard/Transitions - Partial X Guard Entry';
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Partial X Guard Entry from Hook Sweep, Takedown and Unbalance Sweep from Partial X Guard
     
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2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo shows three levels of sweep starting from Butterfly-Guard: Hand-fight to enter into an Over/Under Clinch while seated in front of a kneeling opponent, and fall into a Hook-Sweep in the direction of you...
Hook Lift from Butterfly > X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard > Partial X Guard Entry vs Folding Pass
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo discusses momentum in relation to pulling X-Guard: If you can pull guard from standing, utilize the falling energy to help load your opponent up onto your hooks for a powerful lift. Pop the opponent up like a fo...
2on1 Control 1Leg X Guard Entry → Hook Sweep Variation from 1Leg X Guard → X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches two time-sensitive sweeps based on wrist control: [I] If you can hold your opponent's hands, you can take more as he defends by scooting forward for Double Underhooks; if he frames you, divert his arm in...
Collar & Elbow Guard Pull from Standing → Short Hook Sweep → Recovery vs Toreando → Collar & Elbow Hook Sweep → Partial X Guard Entry → Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
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3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows what to do when you can't break your opponent's standing grips: [I] Hold the material of the gi behind your opponent's triceps and place your foot on the outside of his knee before you sit down into Butter...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 2on1 Hook Lift X Guard Entry from Butterfly, Partial X Guard Entry vs Hook Lift Counter, X Guard Sweep from X Guard
     
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4 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains how to generate flexibility with speed: [I] Bait your opponent into reaching for your wrist to gain the 2on1; but, if he doesn't take it, place your hand on the cross-side shoulder and wait to ensnare t...
Hook Sweep Variation from 1Leg X Guard, Hook Sweep Variation from Partial X Guard, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard
     
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3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows us how to get underneath and sweep an opponent who is kneeling: [I] Starting from Butterfly Guard, gain the inside space with Double Under Control, thus allowing you to raise the opponent with your hooks a...
Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, Under Hook and Head Control Hook Sweep, Partial X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard
     
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3 Part Technique - Approach the opponent through Hand Fighting and search for an upper body control. As the opponent bases against your initial Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, pummel for an Under Hook and clamp your hands together...
2on1 from Closed Guard, Partial X Guard Entry, Takedown Sweep from Partial X Guard, Guard Recovery vs Failed Folding Pass, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique — When you are feeling uncomfortable playing Closed Guard and need to transition out to a better position, do so with 2on1 Control. As you opponent bases his leg to defend the control, uncross your ankles and hoist his...
2on1 Control from Butterfly, Partial X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard, X Guard Takedown,
     
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3 Part Technique - Use 2on1 control to force the opponent into posting his foot, exposing underneath his leg. Your foot will act as a hook to bring the opponent's leg to you, transitioning into Partial X Guard. Create the room needed t...
Strong Hip Escape vs Double Under Control, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Short Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, Partial X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown
     
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3 Part Technique - Use strong pedaling motions with your legs to hip escape away against an opponent clamping down on your hips from guard. The opponent may keep his elbows tucked inside to prevent submission attacks, so search for 2on...
Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, Hook Sweep Variation from 1Leg X Guard, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - When your opponent prevents you from sweeping him with the Cross Arm & Belt Sweep by posturing up, pull him on top of you into 1Leg X Guard. If you cannot pull him directly on, push him off to the side for the entry....
Hand Fighting, 2on1 Control, Over Under Control, Hook Sweep, Double Under Control, Hook Lift, Partial X Guard Entry, Roll Over Sweep, Collar & Elbow Control
     
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3 Part Technique - Hand fight for 2on1 Control from Butterfly and when your opponent retreats back or tries to break free, scooch in closer and apply Over Under Control for the Hook Sweep. If he is keen to this set-up, look for Double ...
Double Collar Control, Hook Lift from Butterfly, Partial X Guard Entry, Hook Sweep Variation, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard, Single Leg Takedown
     
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3 Part Technique - If your opponent avoids the hand fight, seize both of his collars for Double Collar Control from Butterfly, perform the Hook Lift, and capture the Inverted Armbar when he posts on the mat. If he posts too quickly or ...
2on1 Control from Butterfly, Over Under Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Partial X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard, Push Kick Sweep from Butterfly, Single Leg from Butterfly
     
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3 Part Technique - The principle of chaining your attacks is a vital concept for high-level grappling, in that, you must be ready to answer your opponent's counter to your initial set-up. If you can account for the variety of ways in w...
Elbow Push vs Stacking Pass, Foot Wipe vs Stacking Pass, Elbow Push Escape vs Side Control, Partial X Guard Entry vs Stacking Pass
     
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3 Part Lesson — Marcelo adds to the Stacking Pass Defense: [I] Avoid letting your opponent make a Collar Grip and apply a Stiff-Arm Action to his triceps for the Elbow Push Escape against the Stacking Pass. If he makes the grip, press ...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Double Elbow Control, Hook Lift, Partial X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Find 2on1 Control from persistent Hand Fighting, engaging into Double Elbow Control. Use the control to Hook Lift and transition into Partial X Guard. Control the far hand and extend your legs to complete the Partial...
Mae-Obi-Dori Gaeshi from Butterfly vs Toreando Pass
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo avoids the threat of Toreando Passing against his Seated/Butterfly Guard by closing the distance with an under-utilized form of control: [I] If your opponent disengages away from your 2on1 Control and Underhooks...
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Hand Fighting from Standing → 2on1 Armdrag → Double Leg Takedown → Breaking Gi Grips from Standing → 2on1 Guard Pull → Single Leg from Butterfly Guard
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a Double & Single from common gripping scenarios: [I] Starting fr...
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Stomach Push vs Ankle Pull Sweep from Open Guard
     
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4-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates how to successfully rebound back from a near-swe...
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Scissor Sweep from Closed Guard
     
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Marcelo recovers from a throw immediately into an attack: After landing on bottom in Side-Contr...
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Side Control to Mount, Cross Collar Choke from Mount, Armbar from Mount
     
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Marcelo concatenates a set of submission attacks from the Full-Mount position: After having suc...
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Double Leg Takedown, Breaking the Closed Guard, Knee Inside Pass vs Closed Guard
     
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Marcelo guides and demos for his students a helpful basic sequence: Oftentimes, after successfu...
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