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High Leg Over vs X Guard Takedown Sweep
     

1 Part Lesson -- Marcelo reviews how to counter the Take-Up Sweep from X-Guard: A great exercise for working on how to sweep from a Deep-Half or X-Guard (Split-Guard, Y-Guard, Curu-Curu, 70/30, et al.) is to practice rocking upright fr...
High Leg Over vs X Guard Takedown Sweep
     

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo comments on the effectiveness of Joga-fora-no-Lixo and how to counter it: Kneeling above your opponent while they have your legs split apart is an unstable place to stay; immediately look to transition to a mor...
Sit Over vs Deep Half Guard > Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard > Back Step Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson -- Don't hang out in Deep-Half (Top): Whenever your opponent gets underneath your base and splits your feet, immediately transition to the opposite side. If your near-knee is down, vault across your opponent's head and ch...
Leg Over Pass vs X-Guard Entry → Leg Over Pass vs X-Guard → Technical Stand vs X-Guard Takedown Sweep
     

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters the X-Guard in 3 stages; early upon entry, during the position, and after the sweep: [I] If your opponent tries to Hook Sweep you with the intention of claiming X-Guard, simply swing your leg across his...
Armbar vs Kimura Trap X-Guard Pass, Kimura Counter vs Kamikaze Roll
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains his opinion on Sacrifice Techniques: [I] Rather than playing it safe by kicking the opponent away, or reversing his Kimura Trap into an Armbar, gain the top position that he gives up by driving him flat...
Posted: 3758 days ago
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Nearside Armbar vs Kimura Trap X-Guard Pass
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains his submission that won the Brazilian Nationals: [I] If your opponent slaps on a Kimura while held inside your X-Guard, use your legs to kick him away from you after he tries to jump over and land with ...
Posted: 3759 days ago
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Leg Pull Escape vs Shin-in Sweep, High Leg Over vs X Guard Takedown Sweep
     

3 Part Technique - Often, opponents forget to continuing controlling near the end of sweeps, which is necessary to keep you on the mat for points. Keep your hip off the mat and free your lower leg first for base, than pull your higher ...
Posted: 4882 days ago
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