2 Part Technique - If the opponent stands to try and pass your guard, the Single Leg from the Guard is a great option. Once you have control of the leg, stand and run the pipe to finish the technique. However, now the opponent will try...

2 Part Technique - Retreat temporarily by scooting away if you are not ready when an opponent rushes to pass standing. Bring your shin inside and establish a Single Leg Control to prepare the 1 Leg X Guard entry. If the opponent contin...

3 Part Technique - Pulling guard is best accomplished when you hold onto a solid hand fighting control while you sit down; for one, it binds you close to your opponent so he must engage you on the ground, and secondly, it offers many s...

3 Part Techniqe - Recognize the opponent's reactions to your attacks. For example, the opponent will either flee or engage to pass against your Single Leg from Butterfly. React appropriately to the situations. Close the distance agains...

2 Part Technique - During hand fighting, use your feet to capture and bring a retreating opponent's lead leg to you. Focus on controlling the leg and your next opportunities will depend on your preferences of techniques.

2 Part Technique - As the opponent stands to pass, retreat momentarily or attack his lead leg, because your posture determines the strength of your Butterfly Guard. Apply your moves with clarity to defeat the desperation of being under...

2 Part Technique — A wrestler who is really good at defending a Single Leg Takedown, can still be taken down with it if you come from an angle he isn't as familiar with. For example, hanging off of a 2on1 to set up a shot from Butterfl...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows two sweeps from the Seated Butterfly Guard after his opponent advances inside with his or her lead leg into the guard-space: [I] Brace forward against the entrance, keeping your head tucked tightly to your...

3 Part Lesson - Acknowledge the opponent's stance and charge against your Butterfly Guard, because he wants to force your back to the mat. Adapt and retaliate through Hand Fighting and Single Leg Control.

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...

3 Part Lesson - Hand Fight through the opponent's blitz against your Butterfly Guard and look to avoid his weight. Break his grips and controls while staying strong underneath his pressure and secure the near leg to attack.

4 Part Lesson — Paul teaches how to combine the Tripod Sweep with 1Leg X: [I] If your opponent rushes in with his lead leg into your Seated Butterfly Guard, push his shin and retreat back; when he steps inside again, time his step and ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo troubleshoots for ways that dismantle the 1Leg X Guard: [I] Using the 2on1, dig underneath your opponent's base by going shin-to-shin and either lifting his leg or sliding through for 1Leg X. If your opponent tr...