Marcelo converts a Guillotine-Choke attempt initiated from Side-Control into a finish from off his back after his opponent tries to reverse with a Single-Leg: While keeping your opponent pinned onto their back with a Cross-Face against...

2 Part Technique - Pulling Guard with the 2on1 Control to Sweeping using the 2on1 and finally Push Sweeping when the opponent tries to disengage.

2 Part Technique - Hand fight for the wrist control and Armdrag the opponent while scooting your body to the outside. Now, the opponent prevents you from Taking the Back, so instead finish with a Takedown. If the opponent stands up, sw...

2 Part Technique - You must secure a control before pulling guard, preferably 2on1 Control. The X Guard Entry used is similar to the beginning of the Tripod Sweep, so your opponent may not expect the transition. Finish using the basic ...

3 Part Technique - Run to the opponent's back and secure a Back Body Lock if he attempts a throw. Push his throwing arm over you to assist in the transition. Sit to the ground and lay your leg out as a block when torquing the opponent ...

2 Part Technique - Another reliable option for starting a match is to pull Butterfly Guard with 2on1 Control. Grab his wrist with your same-side hand to allow your other hand to grab onto his sleeve and form the Pistol Grip. You may al...

2 Part Technique - Your opponent will commonly defend you from taking his back from standing by assuming a low posture and keeping his elbows close to his hips to block any incoming hooks. Despite his preventive efforts, the opportunit...

2 Part Technique - Assume Collar & Elbow Control at the onset of the match and drop into a Hook Lift from Butterfly to pull 1Leg X Guard. Attempt to feed his leg under your armpit with the butterfly hook on the same side as the leg you...

3 Part Technique - The Pistol Grip is a cross-sleeve control that will give you dominance without the risk of injury if your opponent forcefully breaks it. Combined with a strong same-side elbow grip, you form 2on1 Control, which is a ...

3 Part Technique - The lesson here is that when you decide to pull guard, you need to do so with a strong, dry control so that you can (1) legally keep the fight on the ground, and (2) possibly set-up your opponent for 1Leg X when he t...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to close the distance and engage with the 2on1 Control to Pull Guard. If you cannot cling onto the opponent, momentarily interlacing your fingers with his hands gives slightly enough control to pull...

3 Part Technique - Pulling guard is best accomplished when you hold onto a solid hand fighting control while you sit down; for one, it binds you close to your opponent so he must engage you on the ground, and secondly, it offers many s...

2 Part Technique - There are no foolproof sweeps, so your opponent will always have a chance, albeit slim, to correctly post against your attempt; with that said, make sure you keep tight on the posting limbs you choose to check so tha...