Lesson Part 1 of 3 -- Marcelo recovers and reverses from Half-Guard: If your opponent manages to force you to play from Half-Guard and also wins the same-side (ipsilateral; e.g. you control your opponent's right leg in half guard, but ...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo uniquely modifies the Upper Body Controls and grabs the opponent's knee to torque him into a reversal from Half Guard.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo utilizes the Gi to entangle and secure the tightest control possibly to restrict the opponent's Upper Body from moving before Hook Sweeping.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo sweeps and re-counters twice using the gi: [I] Use 2on1 Control to gain access to your opponent's side/belt for the Reverse Hook Sweep with Cross Arm & Belt Control from Butterfly. [II] If your opponent postures...

3 Part Lesson — Given extra time, Marcelo augments his Hook Sweep from Butterfly: [I] If your opponent grants you the opportunity while you hold him with Double Underhooks in Butterfly, collect the fabric of his jacket lapel and feed i...

2 Part Technique - Angle your posture and lower your base to neutralize the opponent's pressure against your Butterfly Guard. The Over Under is a forceful control in Hook Sweeping, unless a larger opponent settles his weight and bases ...