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Single Leg, Deep Half Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass from Half Guard, Shin-In Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The Knee Slide Pass is a very strong guard pass with limited defenses. The Single Leg from Half Guard is a possible solution to reverse the situation, but if your opponent is stronger and heavier you will have to wor...
1Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass, Deep Half Guard vs Knee Slide Pass, Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Become compact to prevent the opponent from fully Knee Sliding. Concentrate on breaking the opponent's top control first, which will allow you to start creating distance to recover. Start working the 1Leg X Guard ent...
Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Reverse Lockdown to Half Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent secures Underhook & Head Control against your half guard, make space with the Bridge Escape to pummel for an underhook of your own and hip escape to insert a butterfly hook. Use your underhook accomp...
Reverse Lockdown to Half Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Bridge Escape from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - When your opponent has cinched an Over Under Pass versus your Half Guard that is so tight, that you cannot even make room with the Frame Escape, rely on footwork to aide in your escape. Pummel your outside foot under...
Underhook & Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard, 2on1 Control Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Before your opponent can connect his hands with Underhook & Head Control versus your Half Guard, you have the chance to capture this same control against him for the Bridge Sweep. First, block his crossface and use y...
Under Hook and Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard, Under Hook and Head Control from Half Guard to Back Control
     

2 Part Technique - Swim for the Under Hook as the opponent pressures forward against your guard. Connect Under Hook and Head Control to manipulate the opponent's upper body and reverse the position by torquing him towards your control....
Over Under Control from Butterfly, Reverse Lockdown, Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Under Hook and Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - After losing the Over Under Control battle, use the opponent's established control as an opportunity. Force the opponent's weight on top and use the connection to reverse him. If the opponent's knee placement blocks ...
Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard, Deep Half Guard Entry, Shin-in Sweep from Deep Half, X Guard Entry from Deep Half, 2on1 Control Sweep from Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Rather than asking your opponent to switch his stance for you, learn how to handle whatever he throws at you, regardless of the side. All facetiousness aside, it is important to have an answer ready for your 'bad sid...
Over Under Control from Butterfly, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Half Guard to Guard, Deep Half Guard Entry vs Over Under Pass, Shin-In Sweep from Deep Half Guard, X Guard Entry from Deep Half
     

2 Part Technique — If your opponent manages to topple your Over Under Control from Butterfly into his Over Under Pass, abandon your overhook and begin framing against his face for space. Using your Butterfly Hook, push his hips away fa...
Frame Escape, Collar & Elbow Control Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Z Guard Recovery vs Knee Slide Pass
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo informs his class on how to turn the tables on an opponent moments before being passed: [I] If your opponent manages to surprise you, leaving no other recourse but to capture his leg in Half Guard, avoid letting...
Frame & Leg Torque vs Half Guard Pass ,
     

3 Part Lesson - Once the opponent passes the line of your knees, frame against his upper body to reveal the space needed to initiate the Hook Sweep. With an Under Hook, capture the opponent's hips by entangling his leg, allowing you to...
Advanced Jedi Mind Trick
     

4 Part Lesson — Paul takes it to a whole new level: [I] Similar to how Paul implements a Side Guard with a Strong Underhook to cut underneath his opponent's hips and execute the Hip Shovel Sweep, the same movements can be applied in th...
1Leg X-Guard & X-Guard Entry vs Left Lead Leg
     

2 Part Lesson - How Marcelo enters 1Leg X-Guard & X-Guard is dependent on which lead leg the opponent passes with. For example, if the opponent stands with his left leg forward it would be considered an unorthodox stance against Marcel...
Bridge Escape from Half Guard → Frame Escape vs Underhook & Head Control → Half Guard to Guard → Hook Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the mindset for Escaping the Half Mount: [I] Your escape is dependent on offsetting your opponent's weight distribution long enough to reclaim back your Underhook; push your opponent's hip on top of you...
Countering Leg & Sit Over vs Deep Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo reveals how to counter his Leg Over / Sit Over / Back Step Pass Series against Deep Half Guard by clamping the opponent's hips and controlling his lapels to reverse.
Deep Half Guard vs Half Guard & Turning Pass
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo uses Deep Half Guard to deflect and escape the opponent's turning pressure from Half Guard.
Pulling Deep Half Guard
     

4 Part Lesson - Deep Half Guard was an original classic guard for Marcelo earlier in his career, before his progression into Butterfly, X-Guard, and 1 Leg X-Guard. Marcelo explains key details and concepts necessary to maneuver yoursel...
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Single Leg from Half Guard > X Guard Entry from Deep Half
     

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo sweeps against the Knee-Cut Pass: If your opponent is able to cross their lead leg into a Knee-Cut Pass (-Slice, -Through, -Over, -Slide, et al.), lock your legs high around their calf with a pinching figure-fo...
Deep Half-Guard Sweeps
     

4-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo Faria demonstrates a few of his patented sweeps: Transition to Deep-Half when your opponent flattens you out with Under-Hook & Head-Control from Half-Guard; grab onto their pants from the outside and ...
Single-Leg Lapel Sweep from Half-Guard, Breaking Gi-Grips from Z-Guard
     

3-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo teaches several paths for sweeping from Knee-Shield Half-Guard: Use a Cross-Collar Grip to help keep your opponent at a distance while kneeling inside your Half-Guard (Z-Guard, Knee-Shield, et al.); i...
Single-Leg Sweep from Deep Half-Guard, Counter from Deep-Half vs Under-Hook
     

4-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo shares details on his infamous Deep Half-Guard for no-gi sweeps: Discern which kind of Deep-Half you want to play; one variation allows for easier access to Butterfly-Hooks while holding the far-hip, ...
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