2 Part Lesson — Marcelo dominates early with the 2-on-1 Control: [I] Marcelo insists that his students find the 2on1 at the onset of a match for at least three reasons; it can be used to set-up a takedown, a guard pull (and subsequent sweep), or a pass. There are also three main ways to capture the control. Firstly, you can capture the wrist or sleeve of the opponent with the same-side hand of the arm directly opposite to you (i.e. Left-on-Left or Right-on-Right, not across.), and then directly feed that sleeve into your other hand (the cross-side hand) as you capture a grip behind the elbow/triceps. Secondly, If you cannot readily seize your opponent's wrist or sleeve to directly feed it into your 2on1, you can trick the opponent into exposing his wrist/sleeve by baiting your own sleeve/wrist on the same-side. However, be careful to not allow your opponent to solidify his grip when you offer up a chance for him or her to capture it. Quickly, retract your hand while you catch his sleeve for the Pistol Grip with your other (cross-side, Right-on-Left or Left-on-Right) hand. [II] Lastly, if your opponent grabs your collar/lapel on the same-side, you can accomplish a grip-break/strip and manipulate his arm directly into the 2on1. Grab his sleeve/wrist with both hands and find the Pistol Grip formation as you yank his hand free while pulling your body backward in conjunction with the break. Tuck his hand underneath the Pistol Grip so as to not allow the opponent an opportunity to re-seize your collar by simply reaching forward gain. If you use an alternative grip to hold the sleeve and not the Pistol Grip, be mindful that you could potentially damage your fingers if the opponent finds a way to twist out of control.