2 Part Lesson - Establish controls to play against the next position before it occurs. For example, seize the 2on1 before initiating guard to bridge your Cross Arm and Belt Control and Hook Sweeps.

3 Part Lesson - Controlling the opponent's hands will handicap his ability to hold you down, so break his grips before he can pass or immobilize your guard. Use your feet to push and keep the distance and cross his arm to thwart his at...

2 Part Lesson - As the opponent secures Single Leg Control from Butterfly, immediately weigh your lead leg down. In one move, weave your lead leg around, control the far leg, and back step. If his shin remains glued, continue back step...

3 Part Lesson - Attack with the Guillotine by forcing the opponent into exposing his neck. Anticipate his reactions after you've secured the choke and answer appropriately.

3 Part Lesson - Connect your hands and posture against the opponent's Rubber Guard to void his Omoplata. Prevent his foot from lacing into your support leg and rotate your thumb down throughout the escape. After shaking the opponent of...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows two sweeps from the Seated Butterfly Guard after his opponent advances inside with his or her lead leg into the guard-space: [I] Brace forward against the entrance, keeping your head tucked tightly t...

3 Part Lesson - Hand fight towards controlling the opponent's wrist and anticipate his break. This moment creates an opportunity to engage with an attack, because his attention is focused on freeing his hand. Depending on the opponent'...

3 Part Lesson - The opponent stands and rushes forward to win the initial engagement, catching you off guard. Retreat momentarily to recompose yourself, because attacking blindly would be a careless. Use Hand Fighting and the Single Le...

3 Part Lesson - Forcing the opponent's back to the mat is the first step in passing his Butterfly Guard. He will obstruct your Under Hook and inhibit you from restraining his legs. Engage with him differently, substituting Collar and E...

3 Part Lesson - As the opponent signals his intentions of pulling guard, simultaneously force your pass by initially pinning his leg. Recognize his movements and answer with connecting passes, while anticipate his gripping and hand fig...

3 Part Lesson - Instead of forcing yourself against the opponent's shin from Half Guard, change the position on your terms to attack from a different perspective. Alternate his Half Guard into a revised Open Guard to accommodate differ...

2 Part Technique - Use the 2on1 Control from Butterfly to Hook Lift the opponent, forcing him to post and expose his arm. The momentum he touches the mat within your reach, you should recognize his vulnerability and attack.

2 Part Technique - Connect a stronger Hook Sweeping control, such as the Collar and Elbow Control, by attaining the 2on1 first. If the opponent reacts by slipping out of your control, immediately answer back by controlling and sweeping...