2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares with his Advanced Class two forms of control for entering into 1Leg X-Guard when his opponent is attempting to pass with a Knee Slide: [I] If your opponent steps inside your Seated Butterfly Guard b...

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 - 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...

3 Part Technique - Since everyone who trains under Marcelo at his academy is well-versed in the 1Leg X Guard Sweep, many in-house strategies have been developed to counter the position. Regardless of the tactic employed, Marcelo mainta...

2 Part Technique - Concentrate on the rotation against the opponent's hip using the 1 Leg X Guard Sweep. If the opponent bases at the end, continue forward and force him down.

3 Part Technique - When your opponent's belt is out of reach for the Cross Arm & Belt Control Sweep from Butterfly, switch for Rear Cross Lapel and Knee Control and enter into 1Leg X Guard. If he stays on his knees after the entry,...

3 Part Technique - 2on1 Control is Marcelo's preferred method of attack when starting a match on your feet. The 2on1 not only allows Marcelo to shoot in for a Single, but also lets him pull safely into his guard. To gain the control, d...

2 Part Technique - If you can control both of your opponent's ankles while playing 1Leg X-Guard, the sweep is nearly imminent. One way to catch the second foot is right after he rebounds from the 1-2-3 Sweep; as he tries to come back t...

2 Part Technique - You may find yourself pushed flat onto your back and defending the Knee Slide; Keep your reverse hook strong against his leg and kick his foot over top to catch him in 1-Leg X-Guard for the sweep. If he counters this...

3 Part Technique - Pulling guard is best accomplished when you hold onto a solid hand fighting control while you sit down; for one, it binds you close to your opponent so he must engage you on the ground, and secondly, it offers many s...

2 Part Technique - Concern yourself with breaking your opponent's collar or lapel grip after he breaks open your Closed Guard by standing, and turn it into 2on1 Control before he tries to pass. Use the 2on1 to off-balance him as you ho...

3 Part Technique - Utilizing 2on1 Control from Butterfly is a great tactic for entry into the Tripod Sweep when your opponent plants his feet and tries to yank his arm free. Always look to obtain control over both of his ankles as he f...

2 Part Technique - Catch the opponent's swinging leg with your hook as he steps back to counter your 1 Leg X Guard. If he pressures over your knee forward instead, stop him with your free hand and reset into the position. An opponent w...