2 Part Lesson - The opponent will often force their own tempo against your guard by clamping down on your hips. Kick and pedal against his control to reset yourself back into guard with Collar and Elbow Control assistance. The Short Ho...

2 Part Technique — Standing in the Back Bodylock is a very dangerous position to find yourself in, so it is best to know what to do if you happen to get there (perhaps, after missing a throw). Immediately, sag your hips to the ma...

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 - It's not the best way, but some people make it a habit to develop a very strong game off of weak or vulnerable positions, and then making up for the shortcomings with sneaky counter-play. If your opponent lets you cl...

2 Part Technique - One of the most important keys to the Hook Sweep from Butterfly with Collar & Elbow Control is the detail concerning your opponent's ability to post his hand to the mat in prevention of the sweep. Avoid letting h...

2 Part Technique - Marcelo guides Paul and Henrique through a lesson designed to teach his Advanced Class the importance of knowing when to batten down the hatches, and tense up the moment your opponent decides to counter out of your 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 - Recognize the opponent's defensive actions to your 2on1 Control. If the opponent breaks your 2on1 using Hand Fighting, respond with a new control accordingly - such as the Collar and Elbow Control, because it connect...

2 Part Technique - Use a strong Hook Sweep to either score or force the opponent into X Guard. If the opponent crosses his feet to prevent your initial entry, torque open his legs by extending your X Guard and controlling his near leg.

2 Part Technique - One of the best times to try for the Guillotine from Butterfly is during the moment when you don't have a stable control yet, and your opponent has closed the distance for underhooks: Snap the front of his neck down ...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is reluctant to press forward while inside your Closed Guard, prevent him from retracting by trapping one of his hands to the mat with Head Control and escaping your hip. Once his arm is pinched onto...

2 Part Technique - Continue attacking after an opponent defends using the principle of "I believe I can and will". Premeditate the opponent's arm posting against your initial Hook Sweep and switch your Collar and Elbow Control to follo...

2 Part Technique - Be the one to initiate the offense, and don't stop until your opponent gives up fighting for or against a transition. Consider the following sequence: You grab your opponents wrist; he tries to break your grip. You s...