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...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo reveals the organization of his 2on1 Control by linking Closed Guard to Open Guard Tripod Sweeps, 1 Leg X-Guard, X-Guard, and to his take on an Armbar from Closed Guard.

2 Part Lesson - Strike with the Tripod Sweep as the opponent pushes your back to the mat to defeat your Hook Lifts and Hook Sweeps from Butterfly. If the opponent beats your legs, escape his Guard Pass through an immediate Single Leg.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches new sweeps: [I] After using the 2on1 to pull down into Cross Guard, release the opponent's elbow, grabbing his heel, and raise his leg up onto your knee for the Tripod Sweep; get him hopping around on on...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo teaches the Tripod Sweep from Open Guard. As your upper body connection breaks against a standing opponent, focus on attacking the opponent's legs instead. Press against his hip and pull his foot to load his wei...

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,...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo insists that every time you land after sweeping, you have to be aware of your opponent's available countermeasures: [I] Stop all of your opponent's options after your favorite sweep; i.e. you must know exactly w...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo presents several different options for pulling guard from the hand and grip fight: [I] If your opponent makes a grip on your collar, break it off and turn it into a 2on1. If he grabs the side that doesn't corres...

2 Part Technique - Establish a strong 2on1 before pulling guard, because the person with control dictates the offense. As you work the Tripod sweep, you are controlling the opponent's base, which presents attacking opportunities. If th...

2 Part Technique - Even though you cannot see something, you know it's there. Surprise the opponent by preforming techniques without calling attention to your intention. For Example - You must anticipate the opponent's leg being expose...

3 Part Technique - Your opponent may get the best of you while hand fighting and grab your collar as he steps inside your Butterfly Guard. In order to break the grip, you will need to fall back into Open Guard as you yank his hand forw...

3 Part Technique - The Pistol Grip is a cross-sleeve control that will give you dominance without the risk of injury if your opponent forcefully breaks it. Combined with a strong same-side elbow grip, you form 2on1 Control, which is a ...

2 Part Technique - When you know your opponent is about to break your Closed Guard by standing, release it preemptively for Open Guard, but make sure to gain control of the cross sleeve first. Grab onto his ankle with your free hand an...