3 Part Technique - Successful hook sweeps require a top control to torque the opponent's upper body. Collar and Elbow Control is a strong substitute if you cannot secure 2on1 or Over Under Control. When the opponent posts his weight on...

3 Part Technique - If you feel like your opponent is about to break your closed guard, beat him to the punch and release your hold first so you can get one move ahead. Immediately look to transition into your Tripod Sweep from Open Gua...

2 Part Technique - The Hook Sweep with Collar & Elbow Control is oftentimes best implemented during the transition between moves, or at the tail end of a recovery or an attempt. Since the collar tie trades control for speed of access, ...

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...

2 Part Technique - Establish a strong 2on1 before pulling guard, because the person with control dictates the offense. As you work the Tripod sweep, you are controlling the opponent's base, which presents attacking opportunities. If th...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent will often force their own tempo against your guard by clamping down on your hips. Kick and pedal against his control to reset yourself back into guard with Collar and Elbow Control assistance. The Short Ho...

4 Part Lesson - Entrap the opponent by pulling him forward with Collar and Elbow Control and booting above his weight bearing knee. The same move can be initiated standing, from the knees, or Butterfly Guard. Play the next technique ag...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows how to deal with an opponent who is defending against your Double Under Control from Butterfly Guard: [I] Before the opponent can fully extended his arm in a Frame, pull loose his skirt out from underneath...

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 — Marcelo conveys the importance of Sitting Upright for Side Guard: [I] As your opponent tries to secure his position outside of your guard, if you lay back flat, you make it easier for him to establish Side Control; if y...

2 Part Lesson - Hand Fight away the opponent's attempt to grip and circle against his hand into an Arm Drag. If the opponent makes an unbreakable grip, use Collar and Elbow Control to pull him into the Short Hook Sweep.

Marcelo shares new developments in his sweep game: [I] If your opponent stifles your Rear Cross Lapel & Elbow Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly Guard by avoiding your control over his arm, switch to Half Guard and carry him over into t...

2 Part Lesson — [I] If your opponent closes the distance on you looking for Double Underhooks, project your shoulders forward and wrap around his arms, clasping your hands together for Double Over Control. Steer the opponent into your ...