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Technique: 'Guard/X Guard/X Guard/Sweeps - Unbalance Sweep from X Guard';
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“Take-Up” Sweep from X-Guard
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo highlights the key detail for success with his "Jogaforanolixo" Sweep: [I] Rise as vertically as possible after you extend your legs and release the hooks from X-Guard to stand up. There are a number of differen...
1Leg X Guard entry from Single Leg Control, 1 Leg X Guard to X Guard, X Guard Takedown from X Guard, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard,
     
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3 Part Technique - As you sweep from 1Leg X Guard, the opponent might post at the end, creating a situation where you both get stuck. Switch to X Guard, control the opponent's leg, press at his hip, and stand while hooking behind his l...
1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
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3 Part Technique - Control the opponent's lead leg for transitioning into 1 Leg X Guard. Use your hips as weight to start rocking in 1Leg X Guard for the sweep. If the opponent presses your knees away to dismantle your guard, stop his ...
1Leg X Guard Entry vs Standing Opponent and transition into X Guard with Unbalance X Guard Sweep
     
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2 Part Technique - When the opponent stands to break your Closed Guard, you must initiate the opening first. Hold onto the 2on1 Control and push with your feet to reset into the Butterfly Guard. Grab behind the opponent's lead leg and ...
1Leg X Guard Entry, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo offers tips for increasing the success of sweeps from X-Guard: [I] After the opponent retracts his hands from the Hand-Fight against your Butterfly Guard, seize both of his collars and Hook Lift them onto 1Leg X...
1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
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3 Part Technique - You must be the one to terminate an exchange. If your opponent tries to unclasp himself from your 1LegX, wiggle your hips hard to make him off-balance enough to stop his escape, and then hit him hard with a sweep. Al...
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1LXG to X-Guard, Unbalance and Roll Over Sweep from X-Guard
     
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3 Part Lesson - From X-Guard, grip the opponent's sleeve and collar to give you additional control in moving him. Sweep the opponent onto his back using strong hooks and your newly created control or throw him over head as he resists a...
2on1 Control from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Ankle Pick, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     
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2 Part Technique - There a limited number responses your opponent will make after you obtain 2on1 Control from Butterfly; if he raises his same-side leg, pick his ankle for a deeper guard and sweep. If he lifts his other leg up to brea...
2on1 Control Hook Lift from Butterfly → X Guard Entry → Unbalance Sweep from X Guard → Roll Over Sweep from X Guard
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows variations on two X-Guard Sweeps: [I] Form 2on1 Control to off-balance your opponent with a Hook Lift for X-Guard. Forcing him to post with a free, uncaptured hand will allow you to lift his lightened side...
2on1 Control, Pull Guard, X Guard Unbalance Sweep, Push Kick Sweep
     
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2 Part Technique - You must secure a control before pulling guard, preferably 2on1 Control. The X Guard Entry used is similar to the beginning of the Tripod Sweep, so your opponent may not expect the transition. Finish using the basic ...
2on1 Control, X-Guard Entry from Hook Lift, X-Guard Unbalance Sweep and Takedown
     
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2 Part Lesson - Occupy the opponent's hands to safely move forward and await his reaction to push back. His push momentarily gives you the opportunity to 2on1, which leads into dragging his arm and hook lifting into X-Guard. If the opp...
2on1 Guard Pull → Tripod Sweep from Cross Guard → Pumphandle Gi Grip → Unbalance Sweep from X Guard → Single Leg Takedown<br />
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches new sweeps: [I] After using the 2on1 to pull down into Cross Guard, release the opponent's elbow, grabbing his heel, and raise his leg up onto your knee for the Tripod Sweep; get him hopping around on on...
2on1 X Guard Entry from Standing, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, 2on1 Control Escape vs Side Control
     
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2 Part Technique — Marcelo decides to attack his opponent's lead leg with a Guard Pull, however he'll need to clear the hands first before sitting down to the mat. Establish 2on1 Control, drop underneath, and use your hook to kick his ...
Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard, Deep Half Guard Entry, Shin-in Sweep from Deep Half, X Guard Entry from Deep Half, 2on1 Control Sweep from Half Guard
     
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3 Part Technique - Rather than asking your opponent to switch his stance for you, learn how to handle whatever he throws at you, regardless of the side. All facetiousness aside, it is important to have an answer ready for your 'bad sid...
Collar & Elbow Control, X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Double Collar Control, Hook Lift from Butterfly, X Guard Sweep
     
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2 Part Technique - Hand Fighting from Butterfly is a matter of avoiding your opponent's grips onto your legs and seizing grips of your own to off-balance him and get the sweep. Retract your feet if see him reach for them and when the t...
Collar & Elbow Guard Pull from Standing → Short Hook Sweep → Recovery vs Toreando → Collar & Elbow Hook Sweep → Partial X Guard Entry → Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
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3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows what to do when you can't break your opponent's standing grips: [I] Hold the material of the gi behind your opponent's triceps and place your foot on the outside of his knee before you sit down into Butter...
Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, X Guard Entry, X Guard Sweep from X Guard, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Initiate a Hook Sweep from Butterfly with Collar and Elbow Control; if your opponent counters by posting out his leg against the sweep, he inadvertently opens up enough space underneath his base for you to dive insid...
Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly, X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Roll Over Sweep from X Guard
     
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3 Part Technique - Use hook sweeps with an upper body control to force the opponent into posting his leg. Exposing an opponent's leg in Hook Sweeps creates an opening to X Guard. If the opponent keeps his balance centered, unbalance th...
Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Force the opponent to expose something using a Hook Sweep. If the opponent posts a leg near you to prevent the sweep, release the Elbow Control to reach under for the X Guard Entry. Target a different X Guard Sweep d...
Collar and Elbow from Standing > Guard Pull > Short Hook Sweep > X Guard Sweep
     
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2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates a signature entry into groundwork he employs at the very onset of a match: If you cannot readily win advantageous grips while standing, latch onto your opponent's jacket with Collar & Elbow Control...
Double Collar Control from Butterfly, Hook Lift from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry, X Guard Entry
     
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2 Part Technique - The Hook Lift from Butterfly aided with Double Collar Control is a versatile way to engage your opponent and disrupt his base from underneath. Let him slip off of one of your hooks, and capture his leg with an overho...
Double Under Control from Butterfly, Hook Lift from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Hook Lift Escape, 1Leg X Guard to Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
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3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a flashy sweep for when you get under both arms from Butterfly: [I] Obtaining Double Underhooks against your opponent from the Butterfly Guard allows you to steer his upper body and effectively guide his w...
Frame Escape vs Underhook and Head Control, Single Leg vs Side Control, Shin-In Sweep from Deep Half, X Guard Entry from Deep Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - If your opponent gets past your legs, frame against his attempt to establish Underhook & Head Control and try to recover back your guard. If his legs are out of range of yours, duck your head underneath his body and ...
Frame Escape, Cross Arm Trap from Half Guard, Cross Arm Sweep vs Turning Pass, X Guard Entry from Deep Half, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows in his expert level class how to counterattack a Standing Pass caught with Half Guard: [I] After catching the opponent's trailing leg inside your Half Guard, prevent the oncoming Underhook & Head Control b...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 2on1 Hook Lift X Guard Entry from Butterfly, Partial X Guard Entry vs Hook Lift Counter, X Guard Sweep from X Guard
     
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4 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains how to generate flexibility with speed: [I] Bait your opponent into reaching for your wrist to gain the 2on1; but, if he doesn't take it, place your hand on the cross-side shoulder and wait to ensnare t...
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Marcelo finds an alternative route towards guard recovery: Ideally, one should be prepared to b...
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Guillotine from Front Headlock, Guillotine vs Takedown
     
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2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo & Josh demonstrate a great tactic against a lowered stance: I...
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Cross-Arm & Belt-Control Reverse Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard
     
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Marcelo demonstrates his tried-and-true Reverse Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard: Track your opp...
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Guillotine Choke from Side Control
     
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Marcelo teaches another instantiation of the Guillotine Choke: If your opponent is reacting def...
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