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Elbow Push Escape vs Americana from Half Guard, Bridge Escape vs Americana from Half Guard

Elbow Push Escape vs Americana from Half Guard, Bridge Escape vs Americana from Half Guard

2 Part Technique - Marcelo revisits the idea of immediately dealing with a threat when it arises. The moment you realize things are amiss, focus all of your effort into the most direct approach possible to unwind your opponent's contro...

Posted: 183 days ago

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Techniques: Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass (51) :: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (129) :: Elbow Push Escape from Half Guard (15) :: Bridge Escape vs Americana from Side Control (2)

Over Under Control from Butterfly, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Omoplata from Butterfly, Bridge Sweep from Half Guard

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Over Under Control from Butterfly, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Omoplata from Butterfly, Bridge Sweep from Half Guard

2 Part Technique - Marcelo guides his instructors through the mechanics and strategy behind countering the Over Under Pass against Butterfly. If you get tilted away from the side of your Hook Sweep, abandon your underhook and begin fra...

Posted: 196 days ago

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Techniques: Over Under Control from Butterfly (382) :: Omoplata from Butterfly (100) :: Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass (48) :: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (123)

Over Under Control from Butterfly, Reverse Lockdown, Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Under Hook and Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard

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Over Under Control from Butterfly, Reverse Lockdown, Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Under Hook and Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard

3 Part Technique - After losing the Over Under Control battle, use the opponent's established control as an opportunity. Force the opponent's weight on top and use the connection to reverse him. If the opponent's knee placement blocks ...

Posted: 260 days ago

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Techniques: Over Under Control from Butterfly (369) :: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (114) :: Under Hook and Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard (74) :: Reverse Lockdown to Half Butterfly (3)

Over Hook and Wrist Control, Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Under Hook and Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard

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Over Hook and Wrist Control, Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Under Hook and Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard

2 Part Technique - Overhook & Wrist Control can be a formidable set-up for many attacks from Closed or Butterfly Guard, but if your opponent is able to force the position to Half Guard, his underhook will trump your overhook if you...

Posted: 307 days ago

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Techniques: Over Hook and Wrist Control from Butterfly (46) :: Under Hook and Head Control from Butterfly (50) :: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (109) :: Hook Sweep from Half Guard (110) :: Under Hook and Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard (68)

Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Half Guard to Butterfly Guard

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Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Half Guard to Butterfly Guard

2 Part Technique - If the opponent wins the Over Under Control battle in Guard, look to reset into Butterfly immediately. Bridge against the opponent to create Under Hook space and transition into Butterfly. If the opponent controls yo...

Posted: 395 days ago

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Techniques: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (100) :: Half Guard to Guard (60)

Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard

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Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard

2 Part Technique - This move is really important because it can get you out of some deep trouble when your opponent looks to close inch up and establish upper body control from Half Guard. Extend both of your arms to push his shoulders...

Posted: 468 days ago

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Techniques: Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass (33) :: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (95) :: Hook Sweep from Half Guard (91)

Reverse Lockdown to Half Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Bridge Escape from Half Guard

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Reverse Lockdown to Half Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Bridge Escape from Half Guard

2 Part Technique - When your opponent has cinched an Over Under Pass versus your Half Guard that is so tight, that you cannot even make room with the Frame Escape, rely on footwork to aide in your escape. Pummel your outside foot under...

Posted: 673 days ago

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Techniques: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (95) :: Hook Sweep from Half Guard (91) :: Reverse Lockdown to Half Butterfly (2)

Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Hook Sweep from Half Guard

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Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Hook Sweep from Half Guard

2 Part Technique - Despite the tremendous disadvantage of having your opponent on the verge of passing your half guard, you are not completely left without recourse. Regain an underhook on the side of your half by switching figure-four...

Posted: 688 days ago

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Techniques: Belt & Over Control from Half Guard (5) :: Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass (33) :: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (95) :: Hook Sweep from Half Guard (91)

Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Reverse Lockdown to Half Butterfly

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Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Reverse Lockdown to Half Butterfly

2 Part Technique - If your opponent secures Underhook & Head Control against your half guard, make space with the Bridge Escape to pummel for an underhook of your own and hip escape to insert a butterfly hook. Use your underhook ac...

Posted: 751 days ago

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Techniques: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (95) :: Hook Sweep from Half Guard (91) :: Reverse Lockdown to Half Butterfly (2)

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Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard

2 Part Technique - If threatened by the Over Under Pass, do not let your opponent control the "Over" portion; otherwise it will be significantly harder to create enough space to escape. Defend by fighting for the inside tie on his arm,...

Posted: 770 days ago

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Techniques: Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass (33) :: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (95) :: Hook Sweep from Half Guard (91)

Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass

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Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass

2 Part Technique - Underhook and Head Control versus your half guard can be a worst case scenario in terms of pass defense, but the position is still escapable despite your disadvantages. Utilize the Bridge Escape by using your inside ...

Posted: 846 days ago

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Techniques: Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass (33) :: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (95)

Over Under Control, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Bridge Escape from Half Guard

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Over Under Control, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Bridge Escape from Half Guard

2 Part Technique - Counter the Over Under Guard Pass by crunching your body and stopping their diagonal pressure. With your Over Under Control, Hook Sweep the opponent to reverse the position. If the opponent is able to flatten your ba...

Posted: 1219 days ago

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