3 Part Lesson - Controlling the opponent's hands will handicap his ability to hold you down, so break his grips before he can pass or immobilize your guard. Use your feet to push and keep the distance and cross his arm to thwart his at...

2 Part Lesson — With the Pumphandle Gi Grip unobtainable in Nogi, Marcelo opts for the 2on1 Control to set-up his Single Leg Takedown from Seated Butterfly Guard: [I] Time your entry into the Single in correlation with the space ...

3 Part Lesson - The opponent stands and rushes forward to win the initial engagement, catching you off guard. Retreat momentarily to recompose yourself, because attacking blindly would be a careless. Use Hand Fighting and the Single Le...

2 Part Technique - Connect a stronger Hook Sweeping control, such as the Collar and Elbow Control, by attaining the 2on1 first. If the opponent reacts by slipping out of your control, immediately answer back by controlling and sweeping...

2 Part Technique - The 2on1 is a reliable and versatile control that expresses a junction of opportunities. Use the control to force the opponent into movement and anticipate his different reactions. Depending on which leg the opponent...

2 Part Technique - The opponent will approach with the intention of passing your guard by first controlling your upper body or legs. Use Hand Fighting to deflect his initial grips or controls while searching for the 2on1. Before the gr...

3 Part Technique - Expose the opponent's legs and balance by lifting him with your hooks. Control his hands or elbows to engage with the lift and look to enter into 1 Leg X Guard. As the opponent attempts to pummel his feet inside to c...

2 Part Technique - There a limited number responses your opponent will make after you obtain 2on1 Control from Butterfly; if he raises his same-side leg, pick his ankle for a deeper guard and sweep. If he lifts his other leg up to brea...

2 Part Technique - During hand fighting, use your feet to capture and bring a retreating opponent's lead leg to you. Focus on controlling the leg and your next opportunities will depend on your preferences of techniques.

2 Part Technique - When an opponent steps forward, that slight movement indicates his offensive intentions. Engage immediately with an Ankle Pick to force the opponent into re-acting and respecting you. If the opponent steps forward, b...

3 Part Technique - In part one of the Lesson, Marcelo teaches his class the importance of proper Hand Fighting from Butterfly for the Single Leg Takedown. One should always attempt to preface the sweep by first clearing a pathway to th...

3 Part Technique - Tempt the opponent and force initiation into 2on1 Control by slightly exposing your wrist. As the opponent reaches to grab, counter control. If the opponent grips your sleeve and you cannot break it, use your feet on...