3 Part Lesson - The 2on1 Control exploits the opponent's ability to hold and pin you. With your Hooks engaged after pulling guard, follow the opponent as he wildly circles or scoot underneath into 1 Leg X-Guard if he remains stagnant.

1 Part Lesson - As the opponent returns to pummel against your Elbow Push, deflect his Under Hook and cross his arm using the 2on1. Bridge into a Single Leg if the opponent restrains your 2on1 Escape.

2 Part Technique — Sometimes, you cannot establish 2on1 Control against your opponent because he is avoiding the hand-fight. If this happens, close the distance and establish Collar & Elbow Control to Pull Guard. Upon landing, use eith...

2 Part Technique - Break your opponent's grip from your collar as he passes and attempts to establish Side Control with an underhook; form 2on1 Control with his sleeve to prevent him from settling on top and look to insert your butterf...

3 Part Technique - The Pistol Grip is a cross-sleeve control that will give you dominance without the risk of injury if your opponent forcefully breaks it. Combined with a strong same-side elbow grip, you form 2on1 Control, which is a ...

2 Part Technique - It is important to free yourself of grips before you attempt to escape, otherwise your opponent will use these controls against you and pull you back into his position. Before worrying about his knee from the Knee-On...

3 Part Technique - After an opponent has established a tight Underhook and Head Control on you from Side Control, the best way to escape is to take your time, conserve your energy, and reposition your arms in a manner than will begin t...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares a masterful sequence for taking down or sweeping his opponent: [I] If your opponent doesn't offer to engage his hands in the grip-fight, don't chase after them and expose yourself to a surprise attack; in...