Paul asks Marcelo how he should transition to the 1Leg X-Guard when his opponent drops his far knee to the mat. The movement involved in quite similar to what should be done when the other knee is on the mat; you must insert your knee ...

Assume your opponent will counter your attack, so answer back accordingly. For example, if he steps over your Arm Drag, look to respond with the next closest technique; which would be entering into 1 Leg X Guard.

Marcelo discusses with Savannah several options with 2on1 and their respective contingencies based on posture (opponent kneeling or standing) and control (friction differences within gi or nogi). He prefers to attack the legs when an o...

Use the opponent's elbow as a focal point to pull and torque his arm, because once his shoulder touches the mat, you've created the angle to start finding his back.

Paul Schreiner shares a technique with Marcelo inspired by Jean Jacques Machado: Starting from the Closed Guard with 2on1-Control, Paul scissors his legs apart and crosses his partner's arm, switching from their elbow to their belt; he...

Marcelo prioritizes aspects of Hand-Fighting: If you are kneeling in front of a seated opponent, immediately clear away any Collar-Ties around your neck, and then convert them into a dominant 2on1-Grip. Whether you end up blocking from...