Marcelo hits a rudimentary sweep against a kneeling opponent: Ideally, one should seek to close the distance on a kneeling opponent from the Butterfly-Guard and secure a strong, dominant chest-to-chest connection with at least one Unde...

Marcelo demonstrates an integral sweeping technique: Isolate your opponent's lead-leg by raising your hips up off the mat, pinching your knees around their thigh, and hugging tightly around their lower-leg with your arm. Use your legs ...

Marcelo counters his opponent's defensive reaction to an initial Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard with a Reverse Hook-Sweep from Single-Leg X-Guard: Hand-fight to protect your feet from attack until you can scoot forward, closing the di...

3 Part Technique - 1Leg Xguard Entry from a Traditional Hook Sweep with Over Under Control from the Butterfly Guard with 2 Sweep variations.

2 Part Technique - You must secure a control before pulling guard, preferably 2on1 Control. The Tripod Sweep is a simple and basic sweep that loses it's effect against knowledgeable opponents, but can lead to the more advanced 1 Leg X ...

2 Part Technique - Xguard Entry from the Butterfly Guard Hook Sweep. This instructional also shows 2 sweeps from Xguard gripping the opponent's hands.

2 Part Technique - If the opponent tries to pass the guard while standing, they are exposed for the Double Leg from Guard. If the opponent's base is too wide to reach the far leg, transition into the 1Leg Xguard. Now, rock your hips ba...

2 Part Technique - The opponent stands to pass your Butterfly Guard. This is a great opportunity to transition into the 1leg Xguard and start sweeping.

3 Part Technique - When your opponent puts a knee up you know he is about to pass aggressively, which is similar to a sprinter's stance. At this moment his leg is exposed to a 1 Leg X Guard Entry. Whether your opponent stands or remain...

3 Part Technique - When an opponent stands against your Butterfly they are exposed for the X Guard Entry. Make sure you have all the techniques in place to finish the Roll Over Sweep from X Guard, because you may not be able to re-esta...

3 Part Technique - If offensive, the opponent will create an opening for the 1 Leg X Guard Entry by planting a foot right before an aggressive guard pass. If defensive, he will retreat to sitting instead. Continue to use the 2on1 Contr...

3 Part Technique - The 2on1 Control is an essential control to initialize linking together offensive techniques. You can chain together Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweeps, X-Guard Entry to Takedown Sweep, to the Double Under Hook Con...

2 Part Technique - Often, the opponent will defend your initial 1 Leg X Guard entry by using a strong foot hook to block. Counter by pulling the opponent even further, almost into a mount type position, with your control on his leg. Us...