Marcelo exhibits the most practiced and plied sweep in his arsenal: Starting with 2on1-Control from Butterfly-Guard against a kneeling opponent, make the adjustment for greater control by switching from their elbow to the back of their...

2 Part Technique - Breaking the opponent's grip on your Gi pants leads to the transition of the Armdrag to the Seatbelt. This is a great technique against larger and stronger opponents.

2 Part Technique - When the opponent stands to break your Closed Guard, you must initiate the opening first. Hold onto the 2on1 Control and push with your feet to reset into the Butterfly Guard. Grab behind the opponent's lead leg and ...

2 Part Technique - Before you can establish controls to perform various sweeps, you must Hand Fight first. Use Hand Fighting to prevent the opponent from establishing grips while being offensive for your own controls and grips. Sometim...

3 Part Technique - The Stack Pass is not a Guard Pass Marcelo prefers to use because of the energy needed and resistance involved in this pass. However, being able to counter and deal with this Guard Pass is essential to have a well ro...

2 Part Technique - Hand Fighting for the 2on1 Control. Once established, pull Butterfly Guard. If the opponent pulls back to try and break the 2on1, you must accept it and follow his pull. Perform the Tripod Sweep. If the opponent stil...

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 ...

2 Part Technique - The opponent commonly exposes a 1 Leg X Guard Entry when trying to break the 2on1 Control from Butterfly. He may still continue to attempt breaking the control, but will put himself in position for the 1 Leg X Guard ...

2 Part Technique - Use the 2on1 Control to aid in transitioning into the stronger Cross Arm and Belt Control. If the opponent resists the sweep by posturing and posting a leg, continue the sweep by reaching under the exposed leg. The o...

3 Part Technique - Use the 2on1 Control to assist in the Cross Arm and Belt Control Hook Sweeps. The opponent may feel comfortable to run around and pass, but maintain the Cross Arm and Belt for the sweep. If the opponent Knee Slides a...

2 Part Technique - Forcing a dominant control such as 2on1 can be difficult when the opponent is defensively hand fighting. Give the opponent the opportunity to be offensive and expose himself by showing your wrist to control. Use this...

2 Part Technique - Bring your sweep game to the next level by learning to chain together your hand fighting grips. Starting with a deep control on your opponent might work against a novice, but it certainly won't work against someone w...

2 Part Technique - After an opponent knocks you flat onto your back from butterfly to pass your guard, immediately remove his grip on your collar(s) with both hands and apply 2on1 Control. Make sure to tuck his wrist under your pistol ...