2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo uses a tight clinching control or Shoulder-Clamp to sweep from Half Guard: If your opponent is creating posture and framing against your Underhook from Half Guard, you can switch for a stronger control by isola...

3 Part Lesson - Use the Under Hook and Head Control to stretch out an opponent that compresses himself in Closed Guard and insert your hooks to start sweeping.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo gives credit to the tenacity of wrestlers when they counterattack immediately after retreat: [I] If your opponent tries to land on your legs while you are playing Seated Butterfly, look to stiff arm his head fir...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo has Jon & Mansher demo two Butterfly Sweeps for heavy opponents: [I] Utilize Double-Underhooks on your opponent's shoulders to keep him/her close; when he braces one of his/her arms against your chest, face, or ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows how to handle an opponent who tries to force his way inside your Half Guard: [I] After an opponent beats your extended posts when he forces inside your Half Guard, build a frame underneath his throat and g...

3 Part Technique - All is not lost if you're beaten with a Body-Lock from Side Control, as long as you keep your back off the mat; Support yourself with one hand posting behind you and create a frame on your opponent's head with the ot...

2 Part Technique - You may end up losing upper body control upon entering for the Hook Sweep from Butterfly. When this happens, take advantage of the open space while your opponent is posting to capture Underhook & Head Control from Bu...

2 Part Technique - Often, an opponent will transition inside your Butterfly Guard to nullify your Double Under Hooks and press your back to the mat. Connect your hands with the Under Hook and Head Control to prevent the opponent from p...