2 Part Technique - Use the Over Under Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly to cause an exposing reaction from the opponent. If the opponent bases in the middle of the air during the sweep, switch sides and force the opponent down. This pu...

2 Part Technique - Use strong pedaling motions with your legs to hip escape away against an opponent clamping down on your hips. Depending on which side opens first dictates your Hook Sweeping options. If the opponent posts his arm aga...

3 Part Lesson — For Marcelo, the Omoplata isn't about timing or flexibility; it's about incremental control: [I] If your opponent's hands are around or beside your body, chose one side and isolate his arm as you place your foot on his ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows how to fix his mistakes: [I] Against a savvy opponent, if you lose control of the Handfighting from Butterfly and your opponent tackles in on your legs for a Bodylock, flick his weight off to the side to f...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo sweeps with an Overhook: [I] If your opponent pummels for an Underhook while you can remain seated upright in Butterfly Guard, you may opt to control his arm with a modified, figure-four style Overhook that doub...

Marcelo details fundamental Over Under principals. Breaking oncoming impact, angled body alignment, and crunching into a spring, structures your body to stay upright and attack - in addition to attacking with the Omoplata.

Master Fabio Gurgel exploits a common defensive reaction from his opponent in Butterfly with an Over-Hook: If your opponent drives forward after you've collapsed their near-shoulder and grabbed their far-triceps, elevate them overhead ...