3 Part Lesson - Premeditate against the opponent's charge towards your guard with an Ankle Pick, since his lead leg is apparent. Embrace the opponent's forward reaction because this moment connects seamlessly into 1Leg X Guard.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo discusses with his class how to deal with two common methods of escaping the 1Leg X Guard: [I] After obtaining the 1Leg X position, your opponent may attempt to simply step out of your hold, bringing his knee hi...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows us how to get underneath and sweep an opponent who is kneeling: [I] Starting from Butterfly Guard, gain the inside space with Double Under Control, thus allowing you to raise the opponent with your hooks a...

3 Part Lesson - The 2on1 Control emits attacking opportunities from Guard Pulls and safety against Side Control, if maintained from it's origin.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo breaks down maintaining 1 Leg X Guard against the Back Step and Mount, and how offense can direct the opponent's attention from escaping a position to defending an attack.

2 Part Lesson - Direct the opponent into your traps by playing off his reactions you've created. Sweep the opponent towards one side, forcing him to post and expose the other for 1 Leg X Guard. As the opponent remains low and posts his...

2 Part Lesson - Use the 2on1 to sweep the opponent towards one side, forcing him to post and expose the other for 1 Leg X Guard. Maneuver the opponent close enough to grab his wrist without revealing your intentions.

2 Part Lesson - Sweep the opponent towards one side, forcing him to post and expose the other for 1 Leg X Guard. Without calling attention towards your attack, control the opponent's wrist and sweep. If the opponent holds you lapels he...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares a submission finish presented when an opponent resists or escapes from the 1Leg X Guard Sweep: [I] Your opponent may try to retract his leg after falling down from your 1Leg X Guard Sweep; prevent this fr...

2 Part Lesson - After breaking the opponent's collar grip and holding the 2on1 Control, anticipate his break and recognize the opportunity to hook sweep and enter into 1 Leg X Guard.

1 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches countermeasures against standing pressure to the Seated Guard: [I] Whether your opponent voluntarily steps in between your legs, or he runs around to either side, you have to claim whichever leg he leave...

1 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches an invaluable piece of insight on attacking with 1Leg X: [I] An advanced level concept for Handfighting from Butterfly Guard is the idea of proactively defending your opponent's attempt to pass by prepar...

1 Part Lesson - Continue holstering the opponent's leg as he circles through your 1 Leg X-Guard in an attempt to pass. Keep the opponent distanced away to ensure you have the mobility needed in recovering your guard.