Marcelo finds an alternative route towards guard recovery: Ideally, one should be prepared to block their opponent from connecting their hands together for Under-Hook & Head-Control as they arive into Side-Control; however, if you are ...

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Master Fabio Gurgel shows a Back-Step against Half-Guard into some Double-Trouble: Starting from a split-leg position on top, swing your far-foot behind you in a wide arc such that you land sitting on top of y...

Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 3 -- Paul demonstrates the Back-Step Pass: If your opponent is able to under-hook you from their half-guard, you can try framing against their shoulder to make enough space for a quick pummel of your own under...

2 Part Technique - When the opponent puts your back to the mat to pass your guard, you must keep your feet inside and push back to reset yourself into the Butterfly Guard. If the opponent is able to get under a leg to start Stack Passi...

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 is able to get the under hook while you perform the Over/Under Guard Pass, establish the Underhook and Head Control the opposite way instead. Flatten the opponent out and bring your knee across the mi...

2 Part Technique - The Back Step Half Guard is a great solution when you cannot establish an underhook for passing. Sometimes the opponent may secure an underhook in Half Guard, so use the Back Step Half Guard to pass on the opposite s...

2 Part Technique - The Backstep Pass vs Half Guard is a great solution when the opponent is able to secure the Underhook in Half Guard. Not only can you use the Underhook and Head Control with the Over Under Half Guard Pass, but with t...

3 Part Technique - If your leg gets stuck trying to pass Half Guard a great option is the Back Step Pass vs Half Guard. When you swing your leg back, your opponent might attempt to reach for an Under Hook for control, yet this will exp...

2 Part Technique - The Hook Sweep from Butterfly is not only a great way to score points, but to enter into other positions such as the X Guard. The Unbalance Sweep is usually the first sweep to attempt because it keeps your opponent o...

2 Part Technique - Escaping the Side Control using the Hip Roll requires you to get on your side and turn your back, but not give your back. Make sure not to take your shoulder off the mat during the Hip Roll to prevent the Seat Belt C...

2 Part Technique - Use the Foot Wipe while extending your arms to prevent the opponent from establishing Side Control. It is common for the opponent to chop away and collapse your posting arms by switching his base. Counter his Side Co...

3 Part Technique - The Hook Sweep is not only a great way to score, but to enter into X Guard when the opponent posts a leg to defend. Transition into X Guard from the new opening by forcing his leg onto your shoulder. If the opponent ...