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Whip Under Sweep from Half Guard, Deep Half Guard Entry from Butterfly, X Guard Entry from Deep Half, X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     
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3 Part Technique - Sometimes your opponent is able to post against your Hook Sweep from Butterfly and you wind up in a Dogfight with a Whizzer blocking you from further attack. Step over his leg for Half Guard and trap his Whizzer for ...
2on1 Control from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Ankle Pick, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     
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2 Part Technique - There a limited number responses your opponent will make after you obtain 2on1 Control from Butterfly; if he raises his same-side leg, pick his ankle for a deeper guard and sweep. If he lifts his other leg up to brea...
X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Marcelo tries to raise the level of his class by calling attention to one particular aspect of the X-Guard position; maintenance. After pulling X-Guard from a Hook Sweep, keep in mind that your opponent may look to k...
Unbalance Sweep, X Guard Takedown
     
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3 Part Technique - Your X Guard sweep reflects on the direction of the opponent's weight. Test the opponent's balance with the Unbalance Sweep and react to his reaction. If your feel the opponent's weight is going backwards, use the mo...
Posted: 4674 days ago
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Roll Over Sweep from X Guard, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard Position
     
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2 Part Technique - Marcelo demonstrates the several possibilities for setting up the Roll Over Sweep from X-Guard when your opponent places his hands on the mat in defense. Capture the nearside arm and feed it to the hand of your under...
X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Cradled Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
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3 Part Technique — Splitting your opponent's legs in X-Guard leaves him highly vulnerable to many different sweeps in multiple directions. If he attempts to remove your hooks, quickly choose a sweep and try it simply to make him let go...
Posted: 4622 days ago
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Pumphandle Gi Grip from Butterfly, Deep Half Guard Entry from Butterfly, X Guard Entry from Deep Half, Double Leg from Butterfly
     
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2 Part Technique - Mastering techniques from one side of an opponent can create an uncomfortable feeling when playing against his other. For example, Marcelo is content with an opponent passing Right-Leg forward, but still sufficiently...
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
     
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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...
2on1 X Guard Entry from Standing, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, 2on1 Control Escape vs Side Control
     
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2 Part Technique — Marcelo decides to attack his opponent's lead leg with a Guard Pull, however he'll need to clear the hands first before sitting down to the mat. Establish 2on1 Control, drop underneath, and use your hook to kick his ...
Collar & Elbow Control Guard Pull from Standing, Hook Lift from Butterfly to X Guard Entry, 2on1 Control Escape vs Side Control, Single Leg Takedown
     
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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...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - The 2on1 is a reliable and versatile control that expresses a junction of opportunities. Use the control to force the opponent into movement and anticipate his different reactions. Depending on which leg the opponent...
Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Roll Over Sweep from X Guard, Triangle Choke from X Guard
     
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3 Part Technique — Starting from Over/Under Control from Butterfly Guard, Marcelo exposes an entry into the X-Guard by capitalizing on his opponent's expansive reaction to the Hook Sweep: Scoop, scoot, and set your X-Hook underneath yo...
2on1 from Closed Guard, Partial X Guard Entry, Takedown Sweep from Partial X Guard, Guard Recovery vs Failed Folding Pass, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique — When you are feeling uncomfortable playing Closed Guard and need to transition out to a better position, do so with 2on1 Control. As you opponent bases his leg to defend the control, uncross your ankles and hoist his...
Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, Under Hook and Head Control Hook Sweep, Partial X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard
     
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3 Part Technique - Approach the opponent through Hand Fighting and search for an upper body control. As the opponent bases against your initial Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, pummel for an Under Hook and clamp your hands together...
Hand Fighting, Hook Lift from Butterfly, Single Leg Control from Butterfly
     
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3 Part Lesson - Hand fight towards controlling the opponent's wrist and anticipate his break. This moment creates an opportunity to engage with an attack, because his attention is focused on freeing his hand. Depending on the opponent'...
X-Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X-Guard, Stacking Pass vs Open Guard
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the importance behind the ability to find security and keep safe after sweeping an opponent: [I] For example, if your sweep your opponent back from X-Guard, when you rise up to establish the top positio...
Posted: 4489 days ago
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X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     
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2 Part Lesson - The opponent's weight distribution will dictate your X Guard Sweep. Someone leaning forward on his hands or away, translates into you standing with is leg hoisted onto your shoulder. However, the opponent's hands can st...
Posted: 4482 days ago
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X Guard Takedown with Belt and Leg Control
     
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2 Part Lesson - Secure more control over the opponent's leg mid-take down by grabbing his belt, if he turns away and loosens his knee.
Posted: 4481 days ago
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X-Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X-Guard, Deep Half Guard Entry from Butterfly Guard
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the importance of developing a reflexible tension for your favorite sweeping positions: [I] For example, upon entering the X-Guard from Butterfly, you have to prepare for your opponent's ability to esca...
1Leg X Guard Entry, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo offers tips for increasing the success of sweeps from X-Guard: [I] After the opponent retracts his hands from the Hand-Fight against your Butterfly Guard, seize both of his collars and Hook Lift them onto 1Leg X...
Hook Sweep Variation from 1Leg X Guard, Hook Sweep Variation from Partial X Guard, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard
     
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3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows us how to get underneath and sweep an opponent who is kneeling: [I] Starting from Butterfly Guard, gain the inside space with Double Under Control, thus allowing you to raise the opponent with your hooks a...
X Guard, Unbalance Sweep, Ankle Trap Sweep, X Guard to 1 Leg X Guard
     
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4 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the push pull dynamic within X Guard for sweeping and it's connection to 1 Leg X Guard.
Frame Escape, Cross Arm Trap from Half Guard, Cross Arm Sweep vs Turning Pass, X Guard Entry from Deep Half, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows in his expert level class how to counterattack a Standing Pass caught with Half Guard: [I] After catching the opponent's trailing leg inside your Half Guard, prevent the oncoming Underhook & Head Control b...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard, Half Guard to Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Guard Recovery vs Toreando Pass
     
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3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches a very important lesson on Guard Retention with 2on1 Control: [I] While holding the 2on1, your opponent only has one hand available to grab one of your legs and pass to either the right or left. Regardle...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Half Guard to Guard, X Guard Entry, Foot Wipe Escape vs Side Control
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo adds one more retention technique to his guard-play: [I] As long as you hang on to the 2on1, you will have one free leg to catch your opponent in either Butterfly or Half Guard, depending on which way he tries t...
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Back Step Pass vs Single Leg Control from Butterfly, Knee Slide Pass vs Butterfly, Side Control to North South
     
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Guillotine vs Reversal from Half Guard
     
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Side Control to Mount, Cross Collar Choke from Mount, Armbar from Mount
     
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Marcelo concatenates a set of submission attacks from the Full-Mount position: After having suc...
331 days ago
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1Leg X Guard Entry from Open Guard, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     
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Marcelo advances to Single-Leg X in response to a counter: If your opponent decides to stand up...
236 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...
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