2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares a devastating sleeve-break from 1Leg X Guard against his opponent's grip: [I] After engaging in the Hand-Fight from Butterfly Guard, your hooks can safely come into play for deeper sweeping control. Utili...

3 Part Lesson - Hand Fight through the opponent's blitz against your Butterfly Guard and look to avoid his weight. Break his grips and controls while staying strong underneath his pressure and secure the near leg to attack.

1 Part Lesson — Marcelo expounds on his Entry into Single-Leg X-Guard: [I] If your opponent defeats your Seated Guard to the point where your back is flat and you're defending the Knee Slide Pass, but worse yet, you cannot readily scoo...

1 Part Lesson — Marcelo reiterates several key aspects of entering into Single Leg X Guard: [I] It is crucial that you maintain tension in your hook against the opponent's lead leg; any gap or space around his ankle will allow his to y...

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.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a flashy sweep for when you get under both arms from Butterfly: [I] Obtaining Double Underhooks against your opponent from the Butterfly Guard allows you to steer his upper body and effectively guide his w...

2 Part Lesson — Paul teaches a Pass against Single Leg X for 7 points: [I] Divert your opponent's attempt to uproot your lead leg with Shin-on-Shin from Seated Single Leg Control by driving your weight into the Reverse Side. Use your t...

3 Part Lesson - Restrain a sturdy 2on1 Control against an opponent before pulling guard to lay the foundation to attack. Transition into the Tripod Sweep, 1LX Guard, Single Leg take down series against the opponent's lead leg. However,...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches two complementary sweeps from X-Guard: [I] Starting with 2on1 Control, cross his arm to expose his base for a Hook Lift to 1Leg X, and then transition to X-Guard while still maintaining control of his wr...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows how to establish the 1Leg X Sweep with an Anklelock: [I] If your opponent is able to prevent you from coming up on top after the 1Leg X Guard Sweep, and if you can't kick his far leg into your hand, drive ...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo shares an invaluable set of techniques for Butterfly Guard vs Standing: [I] If a standing opponent is Hand-Fighting to avoid letting you get close to his legs, use your Butterfly Hooks from the Seated Guard to f...

2 Part Lesson - How Marcelo enters 1Leg X-Guard & X-Guard is dependent on which lead leg the opponent passes with. For example, if the opponent stands with his left leg forward it would be considered an unorthodox stance against Marcel...

3 Part Lesson - As you transition between X-Guard and 1Leg X-Guard, defeat the opponent's Back Step by continuing with retention or post against his leg if he forces Mount.