2 Part Technique - It's better to switch to Open or Butterfly Guard before the opponent forces your Closed Guard open and dictates what happens next. Break the collar grip if needed, press your foot against the opponent's hip to extend...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent thwarts your initial entry into 1Leg X Guard from Single Leg Control by immobilizing your head with Collar and Elbow Control, scoot under his base and secure hold of his heel with your hand. Using a ...

2 Part Technique - Concern yourself with breaking your opponent's collar or lapel grip after he breaks open your Closed Guard by standing, and turn it into 2on1 Control before he tries to pass. Use the 2on1 to off-balance him as you ho...

3 Part Technique - Pull Guard using 2on1 Control to initiate a sequence of attacks. If the opponent defends your Tripod Sweep by turning his knee inwards, lift his leg using your inside hook and transition into 1 Leg X Guard. If the op...

2 Part Technique - Focus your attention on the best initial control possible, the 2on1. Use the control to Pull Guard and expose the opponent's lead leg for transitioning into 1 Leg X Guard. As the opponent circles, use your other hook...

2 Part Technique - There a limited number responses your opponent will make after you obtain 2on1 Control from Butterfly; if he raises his same-side leg, pick his ankle for a deeper guard and sweep. If he lifts his other leg up to brea...

2 Part Technique - The opponent will approach with the intention of passing your guard by first controlling your upper body or legs. Use Hand Fighting to deflect his initial grips or controls while searching for the 2on1. Before the gr...

3 Part Lesson - The 2on1 Control emits attacking opportunities from Guard Pulls and safety against Side Control, if maintained from it's origin.

1 Part Lesson - Continue holstering the opponent's leg as he circles through your 1 Leg X-Guard in an attempt to pass. Keep the opponent distanced away to ensure you have the mobility needed in recovering your guard.

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 ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo offers more options when you miss Shin-to-Shin: [I] Always attempt to place your shin in front of your opponent's lead foot as he steps forward inside of your Seated Butterfly Guard; doing so allows you to defle...

2 Part Lesson - Pull Guard from 2on1 Control and depending on the opponent's base, either score with the Tripod Sweep or enter 1 Leg X-Guard. However, if he grabs your far leg and forces you into empty space, close a pseudo Half Guard ...

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.