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Ankle Pull Sweep from Open Guard, Armbar from Mount
     
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Marcelo demonstrates a sequence culminating with an Armbar: Starting on the feet with Collar & Elbow grips controlling your opponent, release your collar-grip and reach behind their head to set up a combination Head-Lock and Hip-Toss (...
Toreando Pass vs Open Guard, Half Guard to Mount, Armbar from Mount
     
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Marcelo derives a contigency attack after sweeping: If your opponent stands up to break open your Closed-Guard, seize control over both of their ankles making grips at the heels to knock them backwards for a sweep. If they land too far...
Short Scissors Sweep from Open Guard, Americana from Mount
     
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Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo counters his opponent's counter to a Scissors-Sweep: If your opponent steps up their foot to post against the direction of your initial Swissors-Sweep, take your bottom-leg from the outside and place your foo...
Ankle Pick Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     
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Marcelo navigates around a counter to his initial sweep: Oftentimes, tall opponents may be nimble enough to catch themselves from falling by backstepping against your knock-over from 1Leg-X; when this happens, time their press forward ...
2on1 Control, Pull Guard, Tripod Sweep, 1 Leg X Guard Entry, 1 Leg X Guard Sweep
     
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2 Part Technique - You must secure a control before pulling guard, preferably 2on1 Control. The Tripod Sweep is a simple and basic sweep that loses it's effect against knowledgeable opponents, but can lead to the more advanced 1 Leg X ...
Triangle and Triangle Sweep to Spiral Armbar
     
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2 Part Technique - Not only is the Triangle a strong submission, but it can be used to sweep the opponent as well. Once the opponent falls and you land on top, their arm is exposed for the Spiral Armbar. Your intention will be the Spir...
Posted: 5741 days ago
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2on1 Control to Pulling Guard to Tripod Sweep and Push Sweep
     
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2 Part Technique - Hand Fighting for the 2on1 Control. Once established, pull Butterfly Guard. If the opponent pulls back to try and break the 2on1, you must accept it and follow his pull. Perform the Tripod Sweep. If the opponent stil...
Single Leg from Lapel Half Guard vs Knee Slide Pass
     
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1-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo shares an effective off-balance against a Knee-Cut when playing Lapel Half-Guard: While seated in Butterfly-Guard, attack your opponent's lead-leg by snatching up a Single and securing it with a grip ...
2on1 from Standing, Pull Guard, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly
     
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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...
Hand Fighting from Standing, 2on1 from Standing, Pull Guard, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Open Guard, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Another reliable option for starting a match is to pull Butterfly Guard with 2on1 Control. Grab his wrist with your same-side hand to allow your other hand to grab onto his sleeve and form the Pistol Grip. You may al...
2on1 from Standing, Pull Guard, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard, Cross Arm and Belt Control from Butterfly, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly
     
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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 ...
Tripod Sweep from Open Guard, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard, Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly, Short Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     
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3 Part Technique - If you feel like your opponent is about to break your closed guard, beat him to the punch and release your hold first so you can get one move ahead. Immediately look to transition into your Tripod Sweep from Open Gua...
2on1 from Standing, Cross Arm & Belt Sweep from Half Guard, Cross Arm & Belt Reversal, 2on1 Control Escape vs Side Control, Cross Arm & Belt Sweep
     
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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 ...
2on1 Control from Butterfly, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass, Ankle Pick Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     
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3 Part Technique - Utilizing 2on1 Control from Butterfly is a great tactic for entry into the Tripod Sweep when your opponent plants his feet and tries to yank his arm free. Always look to obtain control over both of his ankles as he f...
Tripod Sweep from Open Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - When you know your opponent is about to break your Closed Guard by standing, release it preemptively for Open Guard, but make sure to gain control of the cross sleeve first. Grab onto his ankle with your free hand an...
Posted: 5162 days ago
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“Tornado Sweep”
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo generates angular momentum with a long distance guard: [I] Starting from a Tripod Guard (aka "Goes" Guard, "Broken" De-la-riva Guard, Cross Guard, "Open" Guard, et al.), elevate your hips, switch your grip on th...
Hand Fighting, Breaking Gi Grips from Butterfly, 2on1, Tripod Sweep, 1Leg X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Do not fall onto your back if your opponent lifts your feet up off the mat; If he or she is quick, you will be defending against a pass off your back shortly after. Instead, remain upright, circle your ankles out of ...
Breaking Gi Grips from Butterfly, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard, Back Step Half Guard Pass Counter
     
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3 Part Technique - Your opponent may get the best of you while hand fighting and grab your collar as he steps inside your Butterfly Guard. In order to break the grip, you will need to fall back into Open Guard as you yank his hand forw...
2on1 Guard Pull, Tripod Sweep, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Open Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly
     
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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...
2on1 Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Even though you cannot see something, you know it's there. Surprise the opponent by preforming techniques without calling attention to your intention. For Example - You must anticipate the opponent's leg being expose...
Tripod Sweep from Open Guard, De La Riva Guard Sweep
     
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3 Part Technique - Keep your feet strong and controlled against the opponent's body, because playing Open Guard with loose feet exposes yourself to foot locks. Place your foot against the opponent's hip to keep distance and attack with...
De La Riva Back Take
     
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2 Part Lesson - Marcelo instructs how to take the opponent's back through a deep far De La Riva Hook.
Posted: 2724 days ago
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De La Riva Guard Sweep -> Jumping on the Back
     
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3 Part Lesson - Marcelo dives to catch the back: [I] Starting from Open Guard with Cross-Wrist & Heel Control (aka Tripod Guard, Góes Guard, Foot-On-Hip, Cross Guard, et al.) weave your foot from the hip around your opponent's l...
Posted: 2721 days ago
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Hand Fighting from Butterfly → Double Leg from Butterfly → Star Sweep from Omoplata
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo advises us to not fall like fresh fruit: [I] Catch your opponent off-guard when reels back from Hand-Fighting with an explosive tackle. Switch your base from seated to kneeling and drive forward into the small g...
2on1 Control from Standing, Pulling Guard, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard, 1 Leg X Guard Entry, X Guard Entry, Short Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     
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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...
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Push to Open Guard, Knee Slide Pass vs Open Guard
     
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Marcelo deflects into an contingent pass against direct opposition: If you feel your opponent c...
345 days ago
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Bridging Hip Escape vs Side Control, Armbar from Closed Guard
     
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Marcelo recovers from a throw and counterattacks with an Arm-Lock: If your are thrown to the gr...
339 days ago
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Bridge to Half Guard vs Knee on Belly
     
3642 days ago
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1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     
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Marcelo demonstrates an integral sweeping technique: Isolate your opponent's lead-leg by raisin...
268 days ago
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1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control
     
5238 days ago
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