Marcelo advances to Single-Leg X in response to a counter: If your opponent decides to stand up in time to stop your Collar & Elbow Control Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard, oftentimes you can take advantage of the newly opened space un...

Marcelo demonstrates an integral sweeping technique: Isolate your opponent's lead-leg by raising your hips up off the mat, pinching your knees around their thigh, and hugging tightly around their lower-leg with your arm. Use your legs ...

3 Part Technique - The Hook Sweep is not only a great sweep to score points with, but a great way to set up your next move. Your Re Hook Sweep can catch the opponent off guard resulting in the sweep or you can continue to attempt Hook ...

2 Part Technique - Before you can establish controls to perform various sweeps, you must Hand Fight first. Use Hand Fighting to prevent the opponent from establishing grips while being offensive for your own controls and grips. Sometim...

2 Part Technique - The Over Under is the best control for the Hook Sweep. However, the Collar and Elbow control is a great substitution when the opponent prevents you from swimming for the Over Under.

2 Part Technique - The Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly is a great substitution for the Over Under Control for a Hook Sweep. When you opponent defends the Hook Sweep he may expose something, like the X Guard Entry or Guillotine.

2 Part Technique - Swing your legs to create room to plant your feet on the opponent's hips to counter his Double Under Control. Use the Collar and Elbow Control to prevent him from posturing and attacking using a Hook Sweep. If the op...

2 Part Technique - The opponent will commonly post an arm or leg to defend a Hook Sweep. Use this opportunity to attack with an Inverted Armbar if he posts an arm in proximity of your head. If the opponent retreats backwards to defend ...

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...

3 Part Technique - Successful hook sweeps require a top control to torque the opponent's upper body. Collar and Elbow Control is a strong substitute if you cannot secure 2on1 or Over Under Control. When the opponent posts his weight on...

3 Part Technique - Clasp your hands together to form a frame for escaping. Force the opponent downwards, control his tricep, and rock your legs to sit up for the Elbow Push escape. If you cannot press the opponent down to free your hea...

3 Part Technique - Connect Collar and Elbow Control after shielding the opponent's initial engagement using hand fighting. Start a strong Hook Sweep to open up the game. Use the same attack if the opponent manages to press your back to...