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Partial X Guard Entry from Hook Sweep, Takedown and Unbalance Sweep from Partial X Guard
     

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo shows three levels of sweep starting from Butterfly-Guard: Hand-fight to enter into an Over/Under Clinch while seated in front of a kneeling opponent, and fall into a Hook-Sweep in the direction of you...
Hook Sweep Variation from 1Leg X Guard
     

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...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, Hook Sweep Variation from 1Leg X Guard
     

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...
Bouncing & Re-Directing Motion
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo illustrates the effect of bouncing with, and against the opponent by using movements with an elastic quality.
Posted: 2876 days ago
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2on1 from Standing
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo discusses his Kumite-Arasoi (Grip Fighting): [I] If your opponent is resistant to committing contact and continually disengages from grip formations, chase him down and offer up your wrist; brush your arm within...
2on1 Control & Single Leg vs Pull & Break
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo uses the opponent's break from 2on1 Control to grab his exposed legs. If the opponent retreats out of your reach, play offensively with your feet and defensively with your hands simultaneously.
Guard Pull from Standing → Hand Fighting from Butterfly
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches how to maintain Seated Butterfly Guard against incoming pressure: [I] Shrug your shoulders to protect your neck as you lean forward, finding an angle that structurally accommodates your opponent's forwar...
Posted: 2719 days ago
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Mae-Obi-Dori Gaeshi from Butterfly vs Toreando Pass
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo avoids the threat of Toreando Passing against his Seated/Butterfly Guard by closing the distance with an under-utilized form of control: [I] If your opponent disengages away from your 2on1 Control and Underhooks...
Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

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...
Over Under Control from Butterfly → Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo masterfully explains his legendary Hook Sweep from Butterfly Guard: [I] Close the distance from the Upright Seated Guard Position against a kneeling opponent with Over/Under Control. Your elbows must be active i...
Hook Lift & Guard Recovery
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo teaches offensive and defensive principles to serve as a foundation to successfully play Butterfly Guard.
Hand Fighting from Butterfly → Armdrag from Butterfly → Double Leg from Butterfly
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo initiates a scramble to improve: [I] If you cannot readily gain a stable control against your opponent, use the moment he opens up after defending your grips to follow-up with a tackle. Dive onto his legs and tr...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly → Double Leg from Butterfly → Star Sweep from Omoplata
     

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...
Hand Fighting & Baiting
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo baits his lead left hand against a defensive player to entice and trap his opponent. This strategy occurs from Stand Up, Passing Guard, and Playing Guard.
Posted: 2983 days ago
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2on1 Control Hook Sweep
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo counterattacks with a Russian 2-on-1: Invite your opponent to grab a Collar-Tie while kneeling against your Butterfly Guard to set-up the Hook Sweep from Butterfly. As long as you don't allow the opponent to com...
2on1 Control from Butterfly → Ankle Pick → 1Leg X Guard Entry from Ankle Pick
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo creates openings despite sweaty, humid conditions: [I] Control your opponent's wrist with both hands or initiate 2on1 Control, dominating his wrist and triceps; yank his arm toward you to make him react strongly...
Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

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...
2on1 Control from Butterfly Guard to Single Leg Control
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains several key details on how use his most dominant control from Guard, the 2on1, to find the opponent's legs.
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Ankle Kick, Guard Pull from Standing
     

3 Part Lesson — Show aggression by butt-scooting: Actively pursue your opponent if he refuses to engage your Butterfly Guard while standing; press forward to demonstrate your willingness to fight and not stall. However, be prepared if ...
Hand Fighting & Grip Breaking from Butterfly, Single Leg & 1LXG
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the fundamentals of staying in Butterfly Guard through proper Hand Fighting and Grip Breaking. In addition, he shows the connection between his two favorite positions from Butterfly, the Single Leg & 1 ...
Hand Fighting & Guard Passing Defense
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo reveals the basics of Hand Fighting from Butterfly Guard and how to defend against an opponent's guard pass through using his legs.
Posted: 3158 days ago
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Sitting Butterfly Guard vs Circle / Toreando Passing
     

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.
Hand Fighting from Butterfly → Guard Recovery → Hip Roll Escape vs Side Control
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo recovers his Butterfly Guard from a Near-Pass: [I] If your opponent grabs your collar and leg to pass to either side, use your arms to frame against his weight and tuck your head, protecting your neck from a cro...
Hand Fighting & Engaging from Butterfly vs Standing Opponent
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo keeps a standing opponent under his control through Hand Fighting and Butterfly Hooks from Seated Guard.
Hand Fighting from Butterfly > 1Leg X Guard Entry from Ankle Kick > Sit Up Escape vs Side Control
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo chases down a reluctant standing passer, and thwarts a forced response: If your opponent is actively disengaging from your Seated Butterfly Guard, keep your hands busy while flicking out your leg against the ins...
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