2 Part Technique - Often the opponent will not have the best technique to start the Folding Pass. His variation may only be attacking your legs, instead of your hips and torso which is the correct way. Your legs are much stronger than ...

2 Part Technique - If you try to face your opponent on the side he intends to pass to after he executes the Folding Pass, you will twist your body and ineffectively prevent him from establishing an upper body control. Instead of turnin...

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...

3 Part Technique - In the first portion of the lesson, Marcelo has Henrique and Paul demonstrate what to do when you need to attack an opponent who is determined to keep himself inside your Closed Guard. Placing one hand behind yoursel...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent folds your Butterfly Guard, immediately dedicate both of your hands to controlling his wrist and keep your folded hooks taut. Gain the 2on1 with his cross sleeve and begin crossing it as you free you...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent drives you flat on your back while playing Butterfly, keep your elbows held closely to your sides to prevent him from gaining an Underhook. Strongly escape your hip out to the side and Hook Sweep wit...

2 Part Technique - The Folding Pass is an effective method for attacking your Butterfly Guard, but if you react in a timely manner, you can thwart his pass attempt by framing his face, clearing room for your hips, and recovering back y...

3 Part Lesson - Block a strong Toreando style pass by keeping the opponent in front of you and within your guard. If the opponent dodges your legs and is closing the distance to hold Side Control, counter sequentially through a 2on1 to...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo teaches offensive and defensive principles to serve as a foundation to successfully play Butterfly Guard.

3 Part Lesson - Pull Guard with strength and tension to hold yourself together structurally as you transition from top to bottom. A secure construction allows you to change your reaction and movement without falling apart.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to Hand Fight, Break Grips, and stay upright in Butterfly Guard against an opponent specializing in Toreando style passing.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo responds to common tactics used against him while Seated Upright: [I] If your opponent charges forward to flatten your back down to the mat, catch his upper body with Over/Under Control and lean to the side of y...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo starts from Closed Guard to build up an offense: [I] If you cannot chase down your opponent for an upper body control, launch into Closed to keep him close enough to tie up his arms for a sweep. Break his postur...