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...

1-Part Lesson -- Marcelo teaches how to defend against getting his arm crossed from inside his opponent's Butterfly-Guard and Closed-Guard: If your opponent is able to successfully apply 2on1-Control, they can cross your arm and redire...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo forces his opponent into Butterfly and Half-Guard to pass precisely: Control your opponent's soles until you find a moment that you can stuff their feet in between your knees and force them into Butterfly-Guard...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo uses a tight clinching control or Shoulder-Clamp to sweep from Half Guard: If your opponent is creating posture and framing against your Underhook from Half Guard, you can switch for a stronger control by isola...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo provides contingencies for Seated-Guard versus Standing: If your opponent gives you direct access to his lead leg, you can grab it and advance. If his or her hands are in the way, you cannot go directly to the ...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo conceptualizes the common entrances into Hook Sweeps.

2 Part Lesson - Aligning the guard upright changes the angle of the defensive shield, weaken the structure against Knee Slides, Folds, & Kick Back Passes.

2 Part Lesson - Grab the loose fabric above the elbow, coupled with the pistol grip to cross the opponent's arm with the 2on1. Drag the opponent across your body, forcing the sweep from the back exposure.

2 Part Lesson - Starting from Closed Guard, wrap the opponent's head and arm together to lock your upper bodies together. Torque with the clinch and block the oncoming post, twisting the opponent over.

2 Part Lesson - Starting from the 2on1, navigate your way through the opponent's arms to secure a tightly woven upper body control. A strong upper body control gives you the torque to maneuver the opponent's direction, directing him in...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo puts pressure on a defensive Butterfly Guard: [I] If you can find a gap along your opponent's side, fire your lead leg knee through the space for the Knee Slide Pass. If the opponent's elbow is tightly defending...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo opts for "Skipping" passed the guard in Nogi: [I] Slowly passing with pressure starting on the legs can prove tediously difficult against a game opponent; they will oftentimes frame and hip escape well before yo...