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 ...

4 Part Techniques - Use the 2on1 to maintain control when Pulling Guard. Initiate a tripod sweep to force the opponent into reacting. As the opponent circles in either direction, grip behind his back to establish a dominant control for...

2 Part Technique - Hand fight for cross wrist control with your dominant hand to set up the 2on1. Using the 2on1 control, throw the opponent's arm across his body to open up space for a double leg takedown. If he prevents you from secu...

3 Part Technique - The Pistol Grip is a cross-sleeve control that will give you dominance without the risk of injury if your opponent forcefully breaks it. Combined with a strong same-side elbow grip, you form 2on1 Control, which is a ...

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 Lesson - Marcelo explains how to close the distance and engage with the 2on1 Control to Pull Guard. If you cannot cling onto the opponent, momentarily interlacing your fingers with his hands gives slightly enough control to pull...

2 Part Technique - Aim to grab onto your opponents wrists from above while Hand Fighting, although you may have to end up grabbing his palms if he is defending well. Regardless, use your grip to feed him into the Arm Drag; this opening...

2 Part Technique - Marcelo's hand-fighting techniques are versatile, in that, they functionally translate quite well from the ground, directly to the stand-up. Fight for a cross grip on his wrist and a hold on his elbow, and time your ...

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...

2 Part Technique - If an opponent attempts to break your 2on1 at your wrist, Arm drag the opening. The opponent could possibly instead plant his forearm against you, so clear a clean path to his legs by knocking away at his elbow.

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...

4 Part Lesson - Marcelo holds the opponent's wrist, then awaits for his pulling motion. The pulling movement elongates the opponent's body and roots his feet into the ground, exposing his legs to attacks.