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Single-Leg Lapel Sweep from Half-Guard, Breaking Gi-Grips from Z-Guard
     

3-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo teaches several paths for sweeping from Knee-Shield Half-Guard: Use a Cross-Collar Grip to help keep your opponent at a distance while kneeling inside your Half-Guard (Z-Guard, Knee-Shield, et al.); i...
2on1-Control Guard Pull, Sleeve Grip-Break, Far Ankle-Pick Sweep from Butterfly
     

1-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo & Matheus demonstrate an effective option from the Seated-Position against a standing opponent: After successfully pulling guard against your opponent with 2on1-Control, if your opponent is able to ste...
Single Leg from Half Guard > X Guard Entry from Deep Half
     

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo sweeps against the Knee-Cut Pass: If your opponent is able to cross their lead leg into a Knee-Cut Pass (-Slice, -Through, -Over, -Slide, et al.), lock your legs high around their calf with a pinching figure-fo...
Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard > Hook Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo conveys his approach to Half Guard: The battle for the Underhook (ipsalateral; i.e. juxtaposed directly adjacent to your leg entanglement that nominally constitutes a "½" Guard) will make or break your e...
Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo handles his opponent's Cross-Face: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; disallow your opponent from making a close connection with his or her shoulder to your jawline. Frame from the inside and bloc...
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Armbar from Back → Reverse Hook Sweep from Butterfly-Half
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo turns a loss of Back Control into an Armbar or Sweep: [I] If your standing opponent is able to Hula-Hoop you around his body and tilt you off of his back, transition your Seatbelt Control into a Cross-Overhook f...
Butterfly Guard Recovery
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo recovers his Guard after getting forced to Half Guard: [I] If your opponent dives into your Seated Guard to force you into Half Guard, turn onto your side and prevent him from establishing an Underhook; create a...
Advanced Jedi Mind Trick
     

4 Part Lesson — Paul takes it to a whole new level: [I] Similar to how Paul implements a Side Guard with a Strong Underhook to cut underneath his opponent's hips and execute the Hip Shovel Sweep, the same movements can be applied in th...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard, Half Guard to Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Guard Recovery vs Toreando Pass
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches a very important lesson on Guard Retention with 2on1 Control: [I] While holding the 2on1, your opponent only has one hand available to grab one of your legs and pass to either the right or left. Regardle...
Frame Escape, Cross Arm Trap from Half Guard, Cross Arm Sweep vs Turning Pass, X Guard Entry from Deep Half, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows in his expert level class how to counterattack a Standing Pass caught with Half Guard: [I] After catching the opponent's trailing leg inside your Half Guard, prevent the oncoming Underhook & Head Control b...
Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Half Guard, Under Hook vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The Frame Escape is ideal for recovering back your Underhook from Half Guard, however your opponent can do precisely the same technique against you from the top to reclaim it back. Rather than repeating this battle o...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, Breaking Gi Grips from Butterfly, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - Battling for grips is crucial while fighting from the Seated Guard. You cannot let your opponent grab onto your collars or pants. If he grabs onto your collar, immediately address the problem with both hands and yank...
Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard, Deep Half Guard Entry, Shin-in Sweep from Deep Half, X Guard Entry from Deep Half, 2on1 Control Sweep from Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Rather than asking your opponent to switch his stance for you, learn how to handle whatever he throws at you, regardless of the side. All facetiousness aside, it is important to have an answer ready for your 'bad sid...
Belt and Over Control Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Triangle from Butterfly, Omoplata from Triangle, Elbow Control Armbar from Omoplata
     

3 Part Technique - Use Belt and Over Control to prevent the opponent from progressing further in passing your half guard. Hook Sweep using the control to create a clear path, exposing the opponent's neck to being triangled. As the oppo...
Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Open Guard, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly
     

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...
Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard, 1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Folding Pass, Partial X Guard Entry vs Folding Pass, Hip Roll Escape vs Side Control
     

2 Part Technique - After breaking off your opponent's collar grip from his Knee Slide attempt, he may sprawl on your leg into a fold pass if you look to lift him with your hook. Prevent him from circling around to side control, and use...
Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass, 1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Folding Pass, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Before your opponent has a chance to slip his leg through your half guard any farther, knock away or rip of his grip on your collar. If you sense his weight bearing down on top of your shin, kick him overhead and pic...
Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, Half Guard to Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent attempts the Knee Slide Pass versus your Half Guard, hug your nearside hip and keep your knee off of the mat. Surprisingly, rip his grip off of your collar and tuck his hand under your pistol grip fo...
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...
Cross Arm Trap from Half Guard, Reverse Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Belt & Over Control from Half Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent attempts the Knee Slide Pass with Collar Control, hip escape and shove his knee back into your half guard. Instead of removing his grip from your collar, trap his arm by chopping down on his elbow an...
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