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...

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...

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 - 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...

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...

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...

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...

2 Part Technique - Immediately focus your attention towards establishing a strong 2on1 Control at the start of the match. The moment you initialize your 1 Leg X Guard Entry, the opponent might react by circling into a pass. Continue ho...

2 Part Technique - Establish a strong 2on1 before pulling guard, because the person with control dictates the offense. As you work the Tripod sweep, you are controlling the opponent's base, which presents attacking opportunities. If th...

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 - While hand fighting from Butterfly, bait your opponent with a free same-side grip on your wrist and Armdrag into a Double Leg from Butterfly. If he doesn't let go of your wrist after you direct him with the drag, bre...

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,...