Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 2 -- Marcelo generates a massive lead from neutral standing: Starting from dual Collar & Elbow Control with your opponent, you can get ahead by taking the initiative and pulling yourself directly into an X-Gua...

1-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo shares options as an alternative to disengaged supine guard-play: If your opponent manages to find separation from your Seated/Open Butterfly-Guard while they are in a standing posture, it may pose som...

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 sweeps against the Knee-Cut Pass: If your opponent is able to cross their lead leg into a Knee-Cut Pass (-Slice, -Through, -Over, -Slide, et al.), lock your legs high around their calf with a pinching figure-fo...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo comments on the effectiveness of Joga-fora-no-Lixo and how to counter it: Kneeling above your opponent while they have your legs split apart is an unstable place to stay; immediately look to transition to a mor...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo provides two examples of practicing Zanshin after a technique is executed: When you sweep with a Collar-Tie from Butterfly Guard and end up on top without an Underhook, you must continue to apply effort until y...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo counters common pass attempts against his X-Guards: While playing 1-Leg X-Guard (Single-Leg X, One-Legged X, Anaconda Guard, Leglock Guard, Ashigarami, Footlock Guard, Guarda Sucuri, Noose, Slash Guard, et al.)...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo utilizes his Hooks to stay with the opponent, digging underneath to own the opponent's weight and balance with X-Guard.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo discusses momentum in relation to pulling X-Guard: If you can pull guard from standing, utilize the falling energy to help load your opponent up onto your hooks for a powerful lift. Pop the opponent up like a fo...

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...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the importance of standing up with structure and alignment in X-Guard. In Addition, Marcelo answers against common reactions the opponent makes as you stand.

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...