3 Part Technique - Inverted Armbar from Butterfly Lift. If the opponent counters by rolling, a traditional Armbar is available.

2 Part Technique - Use a Hook Lift to force the opponent to post and prevent the sweep, which will expose his arm for an Inverted Armbar. The opponent might counter the submission by rolling, so counter again using the Armbar. If the o...

2 Part Technique - The opponent must post his arm on the mat to counter the sweep, so this technique chains together perfectly with the Inverted Armbar. If the opponent rolls, hook his leg to prevent the counter and switch to an Armbar...

2 Part Technique - Use a Hook Lift to force the opponent to post his arm near your head to prevent the sweep. Chop with a rolling motion at the opponent's elbow combined with sitting up to secure the Inverted Armbar. It is common for t...

2 Part Technique - Substitute with the Collar and Elbow Control if you cannot secure the Over Under Control for the Hook Sweep. The opponent will commonly post an arm or leg to defend the sweep, so recognize what he is exposing. If a l...

3 Part Technique - Use 2on1 to break the opponent's posture down. As he forces Half Guard, transition into Cross Arm and Belt Control for an very controlling sweep with twisting motion. If the opponent holds the position to prevent any...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent post his hands onto the mat in response to your Hook Lift with Double Collar Control, you have to be prepared to attack his extended arm with the Inverted Armbar. Sit up with his wrist tucked between...

3 Part Technique - Apply a fast sequence of techniques against an opponent that is trying to set up a move or is fatigued. Pushing the pace will expose his lack of timing. Your Hook Lift forces the opponent to expose his arm by posting...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo teaches offensive and defensive principles to serve as a foundation to successfully play Butterfly Guard.

2 Part Lesson - Use a Hook Lift to force the opponent into touching his left hand on the mat. With the opponent's hand near your head, swing with precision before his hand settles into the mat.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo outlines a painful elbow attack from Butterfly: [I] If your opponent is conservatively kneeling in front of your Seated Butterfly Guard, engage in an attack by grabbing onto both of his lapels and hoisting him u...

2 Part Technique - Use the 2on1 Control from Butterfly to Hook Lift the opponent, forcing him to post and expose his arm. The momentum he touches the mat within your reach, you should recognize his vulnerability and attack.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds two finishes despite his opponent's defense in the Triangle: [I] Tug your opponent inside of the Triangle with Collar & Sleeve Control. If he defends by building a frame with his hands, pull his arm away f...