2 Part Technique - If the opponent prevents the Double Collar Control by Hand Fighting, use the Double Elbow Control as a substitute. Immediately Hook Sweep the opponent using your new control to force him to post an arm or leg. If the...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent drives you flat on your back while playing Butterfly, keep your elbows held closely to your sides to prevent him from gaining an Underhook. Strongly escape your hip out to the side and Hook Sweep wit...

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...

2 Part Technique - Battling for grips is crucial while fighting from the Seated Guard. You cannot let your opponent grab onto your collars or pants. If he grabs onto your collar, immediately address the problem with both hands and yank...

3 Part Technique - If the opponent posts and sprawls against your initial Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, connect the Over Hook and Elbow Control to continue sweeping. As the opponent circles to counter, safely reset back into But...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches how to handle a leg attack against Butterfly: [I] Marcelo pulls guard with the intention of sweeping, not playing guard and defending the pass. But sometimes, your opponent wants to just attack your legs...

2 Part Lesson - Continue controlling the opponent's arm after he rolls through your Inverted Armbar, because his escape connects seamlessly into the Step Over Triangle.

3 Part Lesson - If the opponent clamps his legs against your Hook Lift to prevent your 1 Leg X-Guard, rotate underneath and peel open his legs to force the entry. In addition, if you continue rotating underneath and invert, the opponen...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo creates an opportunity to finish from Butterfly: [I] Against a kneeling opponent, gain 2on1 Control and "pop" their base with a quick and short Hook Lift; as their head lurches forward, catch their neck in the H...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo teaches offensive and defensive principles to serve as a foundation to successfully play Butterfly Guard.

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo advocates Double Underhook Recovery when flattened: Whenever you fail at sweeping your opponent from Butterfly, immediately sit back up and pummel for two Underhooks. Upgrade the Underhook on the side of your h...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo optimizes the trajectory of his Hook Sweep accompanied with a contingency: When lifting your opponent up off the mat, combined with an upper body control that emphasizes neutralizing their ability to post in de...