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Roll-Over Sweep from X-Guard, Triangle-Choke from X-Guard
     

3-Part Expert Lesson -- Marcelo & Paul practice some karate and a few high-level X-Guard attacks: Starting from the Butterfly-Guard in a clinch against a kneeling opponent, initiate a Hook-Sweep to force your opponent to switch their b...
Collar-&-Elbow from Standing, Hook-Lift from Butterfly, X-Guard Take-Down Sweep
     

Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 2 -- Marcelo generates a massive lead from neutral standing: Starting from dual Collar & Elbow Control with your opponent, you can get ahead by taking the initiative and pulling yourself directly into an X-Gua...
Collar-&-Elbow from Standing, Reverse Hook-Lift from Butterfly, Ankle-Trap Sweep from X-Guard
     

Advanced Lesson Part 2 of 2 -- Marcelo shares a back-up plan off of his Guard-Pull to Hook-Lift: If your opponent is quick to react to your committed Guard-Pull, they may have a chance to disconnect from your initial Butterfly-Hook on ...
Get-Up Escape vs Toreando Pass, Double-Collar Control Hook-Lift to X-Guard, Take-Down Sweep from X
     

1-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo shares options as an alternative to disengaged supine guard-play: If your opponent manages to find separation from your Seated/Open Butterfly-Guard while they are in a standing posture, it may pose som...
High Leg Over vs X Guard Takedown Sweep
     

1 Part Lesson -- Marcelo reviews how to counter the Take-Up Sweep from X-Guard: A great exercise for working on how to sweep from a Deep-Half or X-Guard (Split-Guard, Y-Guard, Curu-Curu, 70/30, et al.) is to practice rocking upright fr...
Sweeps from X Guard
     

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo clarifies details on maintaining X-Guard: If your opponent attempts to dismantle your hooks by grabbing at your legs, stretch them out and shake his or her base. If a grip is made on your pants, break free and ...
Spin Retention vs Back Step
     

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo counters common pass attempts against his X-Guards: While playing 1-Leg X-Guard (Single-Leg X, One-Legged X, Anaconda Guard, Leglock Guard, Ashigarami, Footlock Guard, Guarda Sucuri, Noose, Slash Guard, et al.)...
Collar and Elbow from Standing > Guard Pull > Short Hook Sweep > X Guard Sweep
     

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates a signature entry into groundwork he employs at the very onset of a match: If you cannot readily win advantageous grips while standing, latch onto your opponent's jacket with Collar & Elbow Control...
Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo hits his trademark Hook Sweep starting out of range: [I] If your opponent is waiting to pounce from a Combat Base (Suwariwaza; Tatehiza, Hanza, et al.), scoot forward and close the distance immediately to Hook L...
X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a grip variation for the Jogaforanolixo from X: [I] Kick your opponent's weight off-center while occupying the X-Guard position directly underneath his base. Immediately retract your hooks and set them dow...
“Take-Up” Sweep from X-Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo highlights the key detail for success with his "Jogaforanolixo" Sweep: [I] Rise as vertically as possible after you extend your legs and release the hooks from X-Guard to stand up. There are a number of differen...
Sweeping from X-Guard
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains a subtle yet important aspect about sweeping from X-Guard against defensive opponents: [I] If your opponent is cautiously awaiting for your attack to happen so he or she may better time a neutralizing r...
Spin Retention vs Back Step → Takedown from X Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo maintains the X-Guard for the sweep: [I] Rattle your opponent's base every time you sense they are planning to make a move; extend and retract your X-Hooks as well as turning and tamping his lead knee. If he swi...
2on1 Control from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard, Pluck-N-Chuck Sweep from X Guard, Collar-Tie Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches two complementary sweeps from X-Guard: [I] Starting with 2on1 Control, cross his arm to expose his base for a Hook Lift to 1Leg X, and then transition to X-Guard while still maintaining control of his wr...
2on1 Control from Butterfly Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Know the consequences of your attack. For example, you must be aware of all of your opponent's available reactions for when you assume 2on1 Control over his arm: (A) If he does nothing, gain more by switching for Cro...
Armdrag from Butterfly, Armdrag Leg Catch to X-Guard Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - The Armdrag from Butterfly Guard is a versatile and dynamic transition that can lead directly to the Back with Seatbelt Control, or even to the X-Guard when he defends by stepping up. Hand-Fight to gain the cross und...
Breaking Gi Grips from Butterfly, 2on1, Reverse Hook Sweep, X Guard Sweep
     

3 Part Technique - Pay attention to your opponent's entry into your Butterfly Guard, he may try to reach for either your collar or an underhook. Halt his forward progress by placing your feet on his hips, especially if he makes his gri...
Collar & Elbow Control, X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Double Collar Control, Hook Lift from Butterfly, X Guard Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - Hand Fighting from Butterfly is a matter of avoiding your opponent's grips onto your legs and seizing grips of your own to off-balance him and get the sweep. Retract your feet if see him reach for them and when the t...
X Guard Entry, X Guard Sweep from X Guard, Ankle Trap Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The crux of this lesson isn't so much about a particular guard or technique, inasmuch as it is a call for emphasis on establishing the top position after a successful sweep. Too often will a sweep go to waste and not...
Posted: 4673 days ago
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Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, X Guard Sweep from X Guard, X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Sweeping with the X-Guard is a matter of timing your move when your opponent least expects it and always keeping him guessing as to which direction you'll take him. Don't allow him to rest comfortably in your X-Guard...
Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, X Guard Entry, X Guard Sweep from X Guard, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Initiate a Hook Sweep from Butterfly with Collar and Elbow Control; if your opponent counters by posting out his leg against the sweep, he inadvertently opens up enough space underneath his base for you to dive insid...
Partial X Guard Entry vs Folding Pass, X Guard Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If the opponent forces you into the Folding Pass position, immediately curl your body. Commonly, the opponent will mistakenly rush to pass from the fake opportunity he feels. Once you feel the pressure of your knees ...
Posted: 4931 days ago
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Maintaining the Xguard with Unbalance Sweep and Takedown from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Not only can you use the Xguard against an opponent passing from the knees, but against a standing opponent as well. Continue to keep an opponent off balance using your hooks, stretching them back and forth. This wil...
Double Under Control Hook Lift to Xguard Entry and X Guard Takedown Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - While hand fighting sometimes the opponent will open their elbows when retreating. This exposes them for the Double Under Control. Open the game by lifting the opponent in the air. This gives you many options, such a...
X Guard Entry from a Hook Sweep to Shin-in Sweep and Unbalance Sweep from Xguard
     

2 Part Technique - Use the traditional Over Under Hook Sweep to set up the Xguard Sweep and entry. When you try the first sweep the opponent may defend by using their weight and holding. Instead of using this sweep, transition into the...
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