Marcelo hits a rudimentary sweep against a kneeling opponent: Ideally, one should seek to close the distance on a kneeling opponent from the Butterfly-Guard and secure a strong, dominant chest-to-chest connection with at least one Unde...

Marcelo demonstrates two interrelated arm-lock attacks from Side-Control: If your opponent is protecting their elbows by hiding their arms close to their body as frames, it may be difficult to transition towards more traditional modes ...

2 Part Technique - Your opponent may be so preoccupied with defending against being swept that he will leave his neck undefended for the Guillotine Choke. Hand-fight for a clear path to his throat, jamming your wrist bone up into his n...

2 Part Technique - Guillotining from Single leg and Double Leg Takedowns. Sweeping the Opponent using a Front Headlock and securing a Guillotine from Mount to get the submission.

2 Part Technique - Hand fight for the wrist control and Armdrag the opponent while scooting your body to the outside. Now, the opponent prevents you from Taking the Back, so instead finish with a Takedown. If the opponent stands up, sw...

3 Part Technique - The Stack Pass is not a Guard Pass Marcelo prefers to use because of the energy needed and resistance involved in this pass. However, being able to counter and deal with this Guard Pass is essential to have a well ro...

2 Part Technique - While hand fighting sometimes the opponent will open their elbows when retreating. This exposes them for the Double Under Control. Open the game by lifting the opponent in the air. This gives you many options, such a...

2 Part Technique - You can secure the Front Headlock for the Guillotine Sweep in many situations, but the most common being from an opponent's takedown. If your opponent attempts to move to Side Control, continue the hold and free your...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent resists your Hand Fighting by backing away, it is common for the opponent to make the mistake of flaring his elbows, which leaves space for the Doubler Under Control from Butterfly. The opponent will ...

2 Part Technique - You need a control to use the Hook Sweep from Butterfly. Open his arms and swim under for the Over Under, which is the best Hook Sweep control. Force the elbow inwards and use your strong Under Hook to lift his side....

2 Part Technique - Securing the Seat Belt would allow you to dominant the position, but establishing the control is not always the scenario. You know the opponent cannot roll into you, so be prepared and anticipate his escape away. Onc...

2 Part Technique - As the opponent pressures forward for Double Under Hooks to pass, use your feet to keep him at a distance. Use Collar and Elbow Control to start Hook Sweeping. If the opponent continues pressuring, use your control t...

2 Part Technique - The opponent will commonly expose his neck to being Guillotined as he attempts to escape side control. If the opponent resists the Guillotine while on top, use your control to Hook Sweep him for points.