Marcelo reveals the common error of extending your Under Hook and points out the passing opportunities against an open Over Under Control from Butterfly.

Marcelo stresses several key aspects of the Hook Sweep from Butterfly Guard with Collar and Elbow Control: (a) Begin moving your hips for the sweep as soon as you smack on the Collar & Elbow; the opponent will more than likely slip out...

Jon asks Marcelo for advice on how to refine the Elbow Control Armbar from Butterfly (Hizagatame, Shotgun Armlock, et al). Marcelo expresses two particular variations, both dependent on where he comes from based on his opponent's react...

Double Over Hook Control will counter seamlessly against Double Under Control, if timed correctly. Use the control to torque the opponent's upper body, leading into the Hook Sweep.

Marcelo and Jon help Zane understand how to transfer the momentum gained from falling into a setup for a Hook-Sweep or Hook-Lift from Butterfly-Guard: If your opponent is hard to takedown or sweep outright from bottom position, you can...

Marcelo expresses the need for his students to acquire the skill of connecting techniques together into a sequential combination. Lead with your best attack first, but be ready to switch from your A-game and play a back-up maneuver tha...

Marcelo helps Zane figure out how to make his Butterfly Sweep effective against larger defensive opponents: Find your grips, scoot close, fall to your side and lift. Keep your bottom leg flexed and planted close to your hips so you can...

Marcelo explains to Ali that if his opponent is extending away and retreating from your Hook Sweep, you have to chase his base and repeatedly scoot underneath with your hooks until you can scoop him back up for the sweep.

Marcelo explains the synthesis of an effective Hook-Sweep from Butterfly: Disallow your opponent from gaining an Under-Hook when you go over their arm for control; tuck your elbow in tightly against your side when cupping their elbow/t...

Marcelo and Joachim help Jon troubleshoot his finish for a Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard with Double Over-hooks or Collar-Tie & Elbow-Control into either Full-Mount, Side-Control, Front-Headlock, or the Back.

Marcelo & Bryan investigate with Jimmy a peculiar variation of a specifically clinched Butterfly-Sweep: Despite having taken away your opponent's ability to post with their arm that is trapped inside your Under-Hook & Head-Control, you...