Marcelo exhibits the most practiced and plied sweep in his arsenal: Starting with 2on1-Control from Butterfly-Guard against a kneeling opponent, make the adjustment for greater control by switching from their elbow to the back of their...

3 Part Lesson - Block a strong Toreando style pass by keeping the opponent in front of you and within your guard. If the opponent dodges your legs and is closing the distance to hold Side Control, counter sequentially through a 2on1 to...

3 Part Technique - While hand fighting from Butterfly, bait your opponent with a free same-side grip on your wrist and Armdrag into a Double Leg from Butterfly. If he doesn't let go of your wrist after you direct him with the drag, bre...

3 Part Technique - In part one of the Lesson, Marcelo teaches his class the importance of proper Hand Fighting from Butterfly for the Single Leg Takedown. One should always attempt to preface the sweep by first clearing a pathway to th...

2 Part Technique - In the event that you cannot grab onto your opponent's belt for the Cross Arm & Belt Control Sweep, reach for his Rear Cross Lapel instead. Since you will no longer be able to lift his hips, as with Belt Control, use...

2 Part Technique - Transition from 2on1 into Cross Arm and Belt Control to create a stronger connection for Hook Sweeping. Use the control and position yourself underneath the opponent's weight to force him over. If the opponent posts ...

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...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo creates openings despite sweaty, humid conditions: [I] Control your opponent's wrist with both hands or initiate 2on1 Control, dominating his wrist and triceps; yank his arm toward you to make him react strongly...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains several key details on how use his most dominant control from Guard, the 2on1, to find the opponent's legs.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to use his strongest control from guard, the 2on1, to find and grab the opponent's legs. In addition, he navigates through an opponent posting against his upper body to rip away from the 2on1.

2 Part Lesson - Starting from the 2on1, navigate your way through the opponent's arms to secure a tightly woven upper body control. A strong upper body control gives you the torque to maneuver the opponent's direction, directing him in...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains a fundamental principal used throughout his Jiu-Jitsu, the idea of holding on. Holding on, like a game of tug of war, to reveal which person will own the control.