Marcelo exhibits the most practiced and plied sweep in his arsenal: Starting with 2on1-Control from Butterfly-Guard against a kneeling opponent, make the adjustment for greater control by switching from their elbow to the back of their...

Marcelo counters his opponent's defensive reaction to an initial Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard with a Reverse Hook-Sweep from Single-Leg X-Guard: Hand-fight to protect your feet from attack until you can scoot forward, closing the di...

Master Fabio Gurgel finishes a Reverse Triangle Choke: If your opponent posts out their hand in response to your Over-Hook & Elbow-Control Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard, release their far-elbow and post onto your own hand to create e...

Master Fabio Gurgel teaches how to convert a guard recovery into a sweep: After you've bumped your opponent with your inner-arm accompanied with a bridging escape, angle your shoulders perpendicularly to their chest while framing again...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo utilizes 3 different controls to hold the opponent's upper body. Each control presents their own individual characteristics, while the core Hook Sweeping concept remains consistent.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo hits his trademark Hook Sweep starting out of range: [I] If your opponent is waiting to pounce from a Combat Base (Suwariwaza; Tatehiza, Hanza, et al.), scoot forward and close the distance immediately to Hook L...

2 Part Lesson - Entices the opponent to reach through the open space for Double Under Hooks. Catch both of the opponent's extended arms before they connect and clamp down above the elbows to control his upper body. Use the clinch to of...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo advises us to not fall like fresh fruit: [I] Catch your opponent off-guard when reels back from Hand-Fighting with an explosive tackle. Switch your base from seated to kneeling and drive forward into the small g...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo uses the Front Headlock to recover after getting taken down: [I] Keep weight on top of your opponent's head and prevent them from building posture up when you land; cover the back of their neck with a Front Head...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares an approach to nogi: [I] Since the kimono provides traction and tends to slow down the pace of certain techniques, sweeping from Butterfly Guard in Nogi must be fast, compact, and imprecise. Club the head...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to Hand Fight, Break Grips, and stay upright in Butterfly Guard against an opponent specializing in Toreando style passing.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explores a series of contingencies: [I] If your opponent claims an Underhook, you can reduce his options by applying an Overhook and Figure-Four grip around his arm and neck; use this Quarter Nelson to help exec...

3 Part Lesson - Through dominant Hand Fighting, find controls to give you the connection to execute appropriately paired attacks.