2 Part Technique - Pulling Guard with the 2on1 Control to Sweeping using the 2on1 and finally Push Sweeping when the opponent tries to disengage.

2 Part Technique - You must secure a control before pulling guard, preferably 2on1 Control. The X Guard Entry used is similar to the beginning of the Tripod Sweep, so your opponent may not expect the transition. Finish using the basic ...

3 Part Technique - The principle of chaining your attacks is a vital concept for high-level grappling, in that, you must be ready to answer your opponent's counter to your initial set-up. If you can account for the variety of ways in w...

3 Part Technique - Your opponent rightly will try to limit your mobility in Butterfly Guard by flattening you on your back, forcing you to play from Open Guard. Strip his grip off of your collar with both hands, using your feet to push...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares with his Advanced Class a series he developed from his first experience with takedowns in jiu-jitsu: [I] Starting with a Collar Grip from Standing (acquired perhaps after a grip-break), lunge forward and ...

2 Part Technique - Pull guard using the 2on1 Control to prevent the opponent from gripping and initiating his pass. As the opponent retreats and distributes his weight away, hook behind his feet and push the opponent to sweep.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo uses his adversary's energy toward his own favor: [I] If you feel a lot of resistance after pulling guard with 2on1 Control, particularly against a much larger opponent, use his momentum against him and sling yo...

3 Part Lesson - Anticipate the opponent's break from your 2on1 Control and fill the empty space he creates by finding the nearest attack. Often his front leading leg will be left heavy for you to find the Single Leg, or he may even ret...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo uses the opponent's break from 2on1 Control to grab his exposed legs. If the opponent retreats out of your reach, play offensively with your feet and defensively with your hands simultaneously.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo drys his hands and imposes his will: [I] Take advantage of the early onset of a nogi match where contact is less slippery due to perspiration by making a strong connection to the opponent; gain Double Wrist Cont...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo sweeps directly from a pull: Pull guard not to hold the bottom position, but to immediately sweep your opponent. Regardless of how you grip your opponent, connect with some form of off-balance that will help yo...