3 Part Technique - Successful hook sweeps require a top control to torque the opponent's upper body. Collar and Elbow Control is a strong substitute if you cannot secure 2on1 or Over Under Control. When the opponent posts his weight on...

3 Part Technique - If you feel like your opponent is about to break your closed guard, beat him to the punch and release your hold first so you can get one move ahead. Immediately look to transition into your Tripod Sweep from Open Gua...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo approaches with a good, first move and defines how he properly holds control over the opponent during his Guard Pull.

3 Part Technique - Use strong pedaling motions with your legs to hip escape away against an opponent clamping down on your hips from guard. The opponent may keep his elbows tucked inside to prevent submission attacks, so search for 2on...

Marcelo details fundamental Over Under principals. Breaking oncoming impact, angled body alignment, and crunching into a spring, structures your body to stay upright and attack.

2 Part Technique - Establish a strong 2on1 before pulling guard, because the person with control dictates the offense. As you work the Tripod sweep, you are controlling the opponent's base, which presents attacking opportunities. If th...

2 Part Technique - Fight through the opponent's hands in search of the Over Under, because a Hook Sweep requires an upper body control. Anticipate the opponent's defense, because it is common for your first move to be countered, and br...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo utilizes the jacket to bind his opponent: [I] If flattened with Double Underhooks from Butterfly, pull out the opponent's lapel bottom and pass it to your other hand as you extend your hooks to sit up for Rear C...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo starts from Closed Guard to build up an offense: [I] If you cannot chase down your opponent for an upper body control, launch into Closed to keep him close enough to tie up his arms for a sweep. Break his postur...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the execution of a Short Hook Sweep against an opponent posting on his knee.

2 Part Lesson - Utilize the Gi to entangle and secure the tightest control possibly to restrict the opponent's Upper Body from moving before Hook Sweeping.

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo addresses several components of his signature Butterfly Sweep: Close the distance and pummel for an Underhook. Derive power for the lift by keeping your toes on the mat while kicking the opponent up and over. T...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo sweeps directly from a pull: Pull guard not to hold the bottom position, but to immediately sweep your opponent. Regardless of how you grip your opponent, connect with some form of off-balance that will help yo...