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Establishing your game when passing the Butterfly Guard
     

Marcelo discusses with a student on breaking the tension and establishing the position for your game when passing the Butterfly Guard.
Posted: 5217 days ago
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Hand Fighting and using the Butterfly Guard for Hook Sweeps
     
Discussion on the Folding Pass and Over Under Pass
     
Using the Butterfly Guard compared to an Open Guard on your back
     

Marcelo explains the importance of a Butterfly Guard vs an Open Guard on your back.
Posted: 4988 days ago
 10737 views
Hand Fighting from Butterfly
     

Marcelo and Jon discuss about what do against an elusive or reluctant opponent standing in front of you Butterfly Guard. If he pounces or tries to dart in at an angle, engage your hooks and try to follow his legs with them. If he back ...
Posted: 4719 days ago
 4110 views
Overhook & Wrist Control from Butterfly, Triangle from Butterfly, Triangle Escape vs Closed Guard
     

Marcelo explains to Tyga that if he doesn't keep his free arm taut against Marcelo's hip while in Overhook & Wrist Control, Marcelo has 3 set-ups for attacking the Triangle; he can pass his leg over the arm, post his foot on the should...
Under Hook and Head Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Counter vs Lockdown
     
Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Over Under Pass vs Hook Sweep
     

Marcelo talks with Paul Schreiner, Matt Arroyo, and visitors about strategy, energy expenditure, Hook Sweep elevation, and the balance. What it all boils down to: spend your energy early for attack, don't save it for later and waste it...
Hand Fighting, Breaking Gi Grips
     

To gi, or not to gi?, that is the question. Cliché? Yes, but it is still quite a controversial topic amongst grappling practitioners today. Marcelo's stance on this is clear: Train both. If you make a mistake while wearing the k...
Guillotine Escape, Hand-Fighting vs Butterfly, Double Under Control vs Butterfly
     

Don't miss out on this exclusive, in-depth conversation between two black belt ADCC veterans that was recorded after some solid training. Marcelo recounts some of the weaknesses he found in his 2011 fight with Australian middleweight, ...
Over Under Control from Butterfly
     

Marcelo reveals the common error of extending your Under Hook and points out the passing opportunities against an open Over Under Control from Butterfly.
Posted: 4152 days ago
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Butt-Scooting Strategies
     

Marcelo helps Jon fix postural problems when his opponent attempts a Cartwheel Pass against his Seated/Butterfly (Open) Guard. Aggressively approaching your opponent from the Seated Position clearly helps indicate which contestant is t...
Crucifix Armbar from Back, Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly
     

Joel talks to Marcelo about a problem he faced while trying to finish the Crucifix Armbar. Later, they discuss elbow flexibility and how to properly break down an opponent's arm when he or she posts against a Hook Sweep from Butterfly ...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly
     

Marcelo explains to Jessica the fundamentals of maintaining the Butterfly Guard against kneeling and standing opponents.
Posted: 3242 days ago
 1019 views
Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep 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...
Cross Arm and Belt Control from Butterfly, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Half Guard
     

Marcelo discusses the details and concept of finishing the Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Half Guard.
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 2on1, Cross Arm and Belt Control, Double Under Control
     

Orlando inquires about what to do when his opponent forcefully retracts his arm from a 2on1 Control. Marcelo insists on keeping the Pistol Grip for as long as possible, and reaching for the Cross Arm & Belt Control when the opponent pu...
2on1 Control, Z Guard Recovery, Over Under vs Half Guard
     

Paul asks Marcelo about recovering Butterfly from the Half Guard with 2on1 Control; he also makes a keen observation in regard to Marcelo's passing style: unlike most right-leg-lead players, who will pass fast on their right-side and h...
Guard Pull from Standing, 2on1 from Closed Guard, 2on1 Control from Butterfly
     

Marcelo explains to his preferences for Closed Guard vs Butterfly Guard, and how much concentration is required for each. If your guard is open, you best have a firm grip established to slow down your opponent.
Hand Fighting
     

It is crucial to never repeat your mistakes, even when hand-fighting against your opponent; e.g. If you grab your opponent's wrist and he counters by grabbing your attacking wrist with his free hand, immediately pull it back out and tr...
Posted: 3524 days ago
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Opening an Opponent Sitting on his Knees from Butterfly Guard
     

Marcelo answers how to set up an opponent from Butterfly Guard that sits defensively on his knees by using momentum to eventually force him self into revealing and exposing an opportunity.
Posted: 3207 days ago
 843 views
Pumphandle Gi Grip from 1Leg X Guard
     

Fabio & Ali practice a 1-Leg X-Guard Sweep involving an entanglement with the gi jacket; the opponent's lapel/skirt is fed between the legs and out from behind, where it is held by the hand holding the Single. Marcelo insists on collec...
Clinching from Butterfly Guard to Hook Sweep
     

Marcelo explores options with Kanan regarding how to prevent their opponents from posting out against a sweep: Concentrate on keeping a rigid structure imposed on your opponent's triceps by actively reinforcing the angle of your elbows...
2on1 Control from Butterfly
     

Marcelo discusses with Savannah several options with 2on1 and their respective contingencies based on posture (opponent kneeling or standing) and control (friction differences within gi or nogi). He prefers to attack the legs when an o...
Elbow Control Armbar from Butterfly
     

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...
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