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  Marcelo Garcia is now a 4-time ADCC Champion! Congratulations to Marcelo!!!
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Guard Pull, 2 on 1 Control to Back Control, 1 Leg X Guard Entry
     
2 Part Lesson - Establish controls to play against the next position before it occurs. For example, seize the 2on1 before initiating guard to connect your next attack. Use the control to expose the opponent's back, similar to an Arm Dr...
Posted: Yesterday at 2:44 PM
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1Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass, Pumphandle Gi Grips from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     
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...
Posted: 25 days ago
3735 views
Hand Fighting, Hook Lift from Butterfly, Single Leg Control from Butterfly
     
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'...
Posted: 28 days ago
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Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 1 Leg X Guard Entry, 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass
     
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...
Posted: 32 days ago
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Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, Under Hook and Head Control Hook Sweep, Partial X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard
     
3 Part Technique - Approach the opponent through Hand Fighting and search for an upper body control. As the opponent bases against your initial Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, pummel for an Under Hook and clamp your hands together...
Posted: 59 days ago
7967 views
2on1 from Closed Guard, Partial X Guard Entry, Takedown Sweep from Partial X Guard, Guard Recovery vs Failed Folding Pass, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Half Guard
     
2 Part Technique — When you are feeling uncomfortable playing Closed Guard and need to transition out to a better position, do so with 2on1 Control. As you opponent bases his leg to defend the control, uncross your ankles and hoi...
Posted: 63 days ago
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Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Roll Over Sweep from X Guard, Triangle Choke from X Guard
     
3 Part Technique — Starting from Over/Under Control from Butterfly Guard, Marcelo exposes an entry into the X-Guard by capitalizing on his opponent's expansive reaction to the Hook Sweep: Scoop, scoot, and set your X-Hook underne...
Posted: 98 days ago
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Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     
2 Part Technique - The 2on1 is a reliable and versatile control that expresses a junction of opportunities. Use the control to force the opponent into movement and anticipate his different reactions. Depending on which leg the opponent...
Posted: 99 days ago
17248 views
Collar & Elbow Control Guard Pull from Standing, Hook Lift from Butterfly to X Guard Entry, 2on1 Control Escape vs Side Control, Single Leg Takedown
     
2 Part Technique — Sometimes, you cannot establish 2on1 Control against your opponent because he is avoiding the hand-fight. If this happens, close the distance and establish Collar & Elbow Control to Pull Guard. Upon landing...
Posted: 105 days ago
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2on1 X Guard Entry from Standing, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, 2on1 Control Escape vs Side Control
     
2 Part Technique — Marcelo decides to attack his opponent's lead leg with a Guard Pull, however he'll need to clear the hands first before sitting down to the mat. Establish 2on1 Control, drop underneath, and use your hook to kic...
Posted: 106 days ago
17390 views
Over Under Control from Butterfly, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Half Guard to Guard, Deep Half Guard Entry vs Over Under Pass, Shin-In Sweep from Deep Half Guard, X Guard Entry from Deep Half
     
2 Part Technique — If your opponent manages to topple your Over Under Control from Butterfly into his Over Under Pass, abandon your overhook and begin framing against his face for space. Using your Butterfly Hook, push his hips a...
Posted: 107 days ago
16843 views
Pumphandle Gi Grip from Butterfly, Deep Half Guard Entry from Butterfly, X Guard Entry from Deep Half, Double Leg from Butterfly
     
2 Part Technique - Mastering techniques from one side of an opponent can create an uncomfortable feeling when playing against his other. For example, Marcelo is content with an opponent passing Right-Leg forward, but still sufficiently...
Posted: 123 days ago
17574 views
X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Cradled Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
3 Part Technique — Splitting your opponent's legs in X-Guard leaves him highly vulnerable to many different sweeps in multiple directions. If he attempts to remove your hooks, quickly choose a sweep and try it simply to make him ...
Posted: 127 days ago
17567 views
Single Leg X-Guard Entry vs Hook Lift Counter, Single Leg X-Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     
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...
Posted: 128 days ago
17775 views
Roll Over Sweep from X Guard, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard Position
     
2 Part Technique - Marcelo demonstrates the several possibilities for setting up the Roll Over Sweep from X-Guard when your opponent places his hands on the mat in defense. Capture the nearside arm and feed it to the hand of your under...
Posted: 129 days ago
17415 views
Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Ankle Pick Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     
2 Part Technique - One of the most important keys to the Hook Sweep from Butterfly with Collar & Elbow Control is the detail concerning your opponent's ability to post his hand to the mat in prevention of the sweep. Avoid letting h...
Posted: 148 days ago
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Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Open Guard
     
2 Part Technique - The opponent will approach with the intention of passing your guard by first controlling your upper body or legs. Use Hand Fighting to deflect his initial grips or controls while searching for the 2on1. Before the gr...
Posted: 165 days ago
19086 views
Unbalance Sweep, X Guard Takedown
     
3 Part Technique - Your X Guard sweep reflects on the direction of the opponent's weight. Test the opponent's balance with the Unbalance Sweep and react to his reaction. If your feel the opponent's weight is going backwards, use the mo...
Posted: 179 days ago
20773 views
Single Leg from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, Hand Fighting from Butterfly
     
2 Part Technique - As the opponent stands to pass, retreat momentarily or attack his lead leg, because your posture determines the strength of your Butterfly Guard. Apply your moves with clarity to defeat the desperation of being under...
Posted: 189 days ago
23184 views
Hook Lift from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Open Guard, Ankle Pick Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     
3 Part Technique - Expose the opponent's legs and balance by lifting him with your hooks. Control his hands or elbows to engage with the lift and look to enter into 1 Leg X Guard. As the opponent attempts to pummel his feet inside to c...
Posted: 190 days ago
22657 views
Over Under Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Double Under Control Hook Lift from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     
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...
Posted: 196 days ago
23784 views
X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard
     
2 Part Technique - Marcelo tries to raise the level of his class by calling attention to one particular aspect of the X-Guard position; maintenance. After pulling X-Guard from a Hook Sweep, keep in mind that your opponent may look to k...
Posted: 197 days ago
23514 views
Wishbone Sweep from Single Leg Control, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control,
     
2 Part Technique - As the opponent attempts to flatten your back to the mat, use posture from Butterfly Guard to stay in position. Control the opponent's lead leg, his wrist, and knock out his far leg to stretch his balance. This is gr...
Posted: 203 days ago
25370 views
2on1 Control from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Ankle Pick, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     
2 Part Technique - There a limited number responses your opponent will make after you obtain 2on1 Control from Butterfly; if he raises his same-side leg, pick his ankle for a deeper guard and sweep. If he lifts his other leg up to brea...
Posted: 212 days ago
25327 views
2on1 Control from Butterfly, Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Ankle Pick from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Ankle Pick
     
2 Part Technique - Recognize the opponent's defensive actions to your 2on1 Control. If the opponent breaks your 2on1 using Hand Fighting, respond with a new control accordingly - such as the Collar and Elbow Control, because it connect...
Posted: 218 days ago
25768 views

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Arm Pull vs Over Hook from Closed Guard
     
528 days ago
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Back Control Recovery, Double Over Control from North South, North South Choke
     
2 Part Technique - If your opponent is able to take out your bottom hook while you have his bac...
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Back Step Reset vs De La Riva, Back Step Pass vs Half Guard, Over Under Control from North South
     
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632 days ago
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