2 Part Technique - You must secure a control before pulling guard, preferably 2on1 Control. The Tripod Sweep is a simple and basic sweep that loses it's effect against knowledgeable opponents, but can lead to the more advanced 1 Leg X ...

4 Part Techniques - Use the 2on1 to maintain control when Pulling Guard. Initiate a tripod sweep to force the opponent into reacting. As the opponent circles in either direction, grip behind his back to establish a dominant control for...

2 Part Technique - Another reliable option for starting a match is to pull Butterfly Guard with 2on1 Control. Grab his wrist with your same-side hand to allow your other hand to grab onto his sleeve and form the Pistol Grip. You may al...

3 Part Technique - Utilizing 2on1 Control from Butterfly is a great tactic for entry into the Tripod Sweep when your opponent plants his feet and tries to yank his arm free. Always look to obtain control over both of his ankles as he f...

2 Part Technique - Do not fall onto your back if your opponent lifts your feet up off the mat; If he or she is quick, you will be defending against a pass off your back shortly after. Instead, remain upright, circle your ankles out of ...

3 Part Technique - Pull Guard using 2on1 Control to initiate a sequence of attacks. If the opponent defends your Tripod Sweep by turning his knee inwards, lift his leg using your inside hook and transition into 1 Leg X Guard. If the op...

3 Part Technique - Keep your feet strong and controlled against the opponent's body, because playing Open Guard with loose feet exposes yourself to foot locks. Place your foot against the opponent's hip to keep distance and attack with...

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...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo elaborates upon the objectives sought after during the Hand-Fight from Standing: [I] Search for inside control of the hands to knock away the opponent's arm for a takedown, e.g. a Single Leg. Be sure to not let ...

4 Part Lesson — Paul teaches how to combine the Tripod Sweep with 1Leg X: [I] If your opponent rushes in with his lead leg into your Seated Butterfly Guard, push his shin and retreat back; when he steps inside again, time his step and ...

2 Part Technique - Pull guard using the 2on1 Control to prevent the opponent from gripping and initiating his pass. As the opponent retreats and distributes his weight away, hook behind his feet and push the opponent to sweep.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows the Sickle/Tripod Sweep from 2on1: [I] Fight your opponent's grips from your Butterfly Guard until you can gain 2on1 Control over his wrist and triceps. If he posts his opposite side foot up on the mat, sc...