2 Part Technique - Pulling Guard with the 2on1 Control to Sweeping using the 2on1 and finally Push Sweeping when the opponent tries to disengage.

2 Part Technique - You must secure a control before pulling guard, preferably 2on1 Control. The X Guard Entry used is similar to the beginning of the Tripod Sweep, so your opponent may not expect the transition. Finish using the basic ...

2 Part Technique - The 2on1 from Standing is a versatile control that can set-up takedowns or sweeps, particularly the Tripod Sweep after pulling Open Guard. Seize hold of your opponent's wrist and use a 'monkey' grip on his sleeve to ...

2 Part Technique - Assume Collar & Elbow Control at the onset of the match and drop into a Hook Lift from Butterfly to pull 1Leg X Guard. Attempt to feed his leg under your armpit with the butterfly hook on the same side as the leg you...

2 Part Technique - At the start of the match, when your grips will be stronger on account of dryness, dominate the hand fight with 2on1 Control. Pulling Seated or Butterfly Guard with the 2on1 will often provoke your opponent into plan...

3 Part Technique - The lesson here is that when you decide to pull guard, you need to do so with a strong, dry control so that you can (1) legally keep the fight on the ground, and (2) possibly set-up your opponent for 1Leg X when he t...

2 Part Technique - Pull Guard with a strong 2on1 to force the opponent into exposing his lead leg when breaking your grip. Use the Single Leg Control to transition into 1 Leg X Guard. If the opponent attempts to Knee Slide, post at his...

3 Part Technique - 2on1 Control is Marcelo's preferred method of attack when starting a match on your feet. The 2on1 not only allows Marcelo to shoot in for a Single, but also lets him pull safely into his guard. To gain the control, d...

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 Technique - When your opponent tries to yank his arm free from Double Wrist Control after you pull guard, use his own momentum against him by sitting up into a Single Leg Takedown as he pulls away his hand. However, if you happe...

2 Part Technique - Immediately focus your attention towards establishing a strong 2on1 Control at the start of the match. The moment you initialize your 1 Leg X Guard Entry, the opponent might react by circling into a pass. Continue ho...

2 Part Technique — Sometimes, you cannot establish 2on1 Control against your opponent because he is avoiding the hand-fight. If this happens, close the distance and establish Collar & Elbow Control to Pull Guard. Upon landing, use eith...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo presents several different options for pulling guard from the hand and grip fight: [I] If your opponent makes a grip on your collar, break it off and turn it into a 2on1. If he grabs the side that doesn't corres...