2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo pursues the Back-Pack Position: If you are able to cross your opponent's arm or hit an Arm-Drag from Seated/Butterfly Guard, you will have the opportunity to take your opponent's back and fasten the Seat-Belt w...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo enters Single Leg X from a Reverse Hook Lift against a resisting opponent: The moment your Butterfly Guard has it's wings smashed together with a Folding Pass, immediately bring your knees together while mainta...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo uses the Front Headlock to recover after getting taken down: [I] Keep weight on top of your opponent's head and prevent them from building posture up when you land; cover the back of their neck with a Front Head...

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...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explores a series of contingencies: [I] If your opponent claims an Underhook, you can reduce his options by applying an Overhook and Figure-Four grip around his arm and neck; use this Quarter Nelson to help exec...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent counters your arm drag by pressuring forward to pin you with his Under Hook. Look to escape his hold or reverse his clutch through an Omoplata by over extending his reach.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows us how to take the Back when his opponent avoids the 1LX Guard: [I] Gain double underhooks and elevate your opponent into the air, turning him to the side for the 1LX or X-Guard. If the opponent crosses hi...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo utilizes the Front Headlock to pass the Seated Guard: [I] If your opponent re-postures upright after you tilt or knock him back flat, snap his head down into a Front Headlock. When he pulls you on top, post your...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the importance of 50/50 Guard in competition. When wielded correctly, the 50/50 is an effective leg entanglement that is a force to be reckoned with. The guard is ideal for when you sense that your oppo...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a sweep he used in ADCC 2005: [I] If your opponent pummels for an Underhook against your Butterfly while you're still holding his opposite wrist, crunch forward to meet his charge and snap his head down in...

2 Part Lesson - As you start to develop your Butterfly Guard it's best to learn by pulling with a control first, such as the 2on1. Use the control to cross the opponent's arm and find his back. However, if he steps over to block, simpl...

1 Part Lesson — Paul teaches bonus material for Lesson VideoId=20991: [I] If you attempt an Arm Drag without controlling the opponent's wrist during the movement, you may need to transition to an Omoplata to prevent him from gaining an...