2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Master Fabio Gurgel teaches two passes against Single-Leg X-Guard: The class warms up with a drill involving hand-fighting to Shin-on-Shin (a.k.a. Koala-Guard, Single-Leg Control w/ Butterfly-Hook, et al.), th...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo applies Kaeshiwaza from Butterfly Guard using Renrakuwaza against an evasively defending opponent on their knees in Suwari-Ue-Seitaishita: If you secure 2on1 Control and your opponent isn't staying put for Obit...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo covers a sequence originating from Seated Butterfly: If you cannot readily manage your opponent's hands while engaging from Open Guard, don't let them control your head or find your feet unprotected. Scoot forw...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo finishes a forced single out the back door: If your opponent is insistent on picking up your ankles to place your back flat on the mat from a Seated/Butterfly-Guard Position, try posting behind yourself to circ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo pulls guard with suboptimal control: [I] Gain whatever connection you can, whether it is Double Sleeve or Collar & Sleeve Control, and drop straight down in front of the opponent. Sit upright and immediately ext...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo creates openings despite sweaty, humid conditions: [I] Control your opponent's wrist with both hands or initiate 2on1 Control, dominating his wrist and triceps; yank his arm toward you to make him react strongly...

3 Part Lesson — Show aggression by butt-scooting: Actively pursue your opponent if he refuses to engage your Butterfly Guard while standing; press forward to demonstrate your willingness to fight and not stall. However, be prepared if ...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo instructs a defensive to offensive strategy against a standing opponent that is stepping forward to bare weight onto you.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches the "Push-Kick" Sweep: [I] Also known as "Pega-Paulista", you can catch your opponent off-balance in a quick, low-risk, and often embarassing sweep for your opponent by thrusting your Butterfly Hooks in ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches how to enter 1Leg X against standing pressure: [I] Track the movements of your opponent's hands with your own, scoot forward, scoop under or swing out, and lock on Single Leg X-Guard for the sweep. If yo...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo cleverly finds 1Leg X from Open Quarter Guard: [I] If you cannot alleviate the forward pressure of your opponent while he is stepping inside of your Butterfly Guard from standing, ward off his arms with wrist co...

2 Part Lesson - Break the opponent's grips from 1 Leg X-Guard, if he stands and postures with the control of your sleeve. As he Back Steps to avoid your hook, follow him with your foot to spin yourself back into position.

3 Part Lesson - Restrain a sturdy 2on1 Control against an opponent before pulling guard to lay the foundation to attack. Transition into the Tripod Sweep, 1LX Guard, Single Leg take down series against the opponent's lead leg. However,...