3 Part Technique - When your opponent puts a knee up you know he is about to pass aggressively, which is similar to a sprinter's stance. At this moment his leg is exposed to a 1 Leg X Guard Entry. Whether your opponent stands or remain...

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 ...

3 Part Technique - As the opponent prepares to pressure forward to pass, a space underneath his lead leg will be open. Depending on which leg is foward and your preferred 1 Leg X Guard Side, will signal your next move. For example, Mar...

3 Part Technique - When your opponent's belt is out of reach for the Cross Arm & Belt Control Sweep from Butterfly, switch for Rear Cross Lapel and Knee Control and enter into 1Leg X Guard. If he stays on his knees after the entry, gra...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the principal of playing jiu-jitsu dynamically by throttling through idled, static self-restraining movement with composed explosive techniques in 1 Leg X-Guard.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows us how to get underneath and sweep an opponent who is kneeling: [I] Starting from Butterfly Guard, gain the inside space with Double Under Control, thus allowing you to raise the opponent with your hooks a...

2 Part Lesson - Use the 2on1 to sweep the opponent towards one side, forcing him to post and expose the other for 1 Leg X Guard. Maneuver the opponent close enough to grab his wrist without revealing your intentions.

3 Part Lesson - If the opponent forces Mount against your 1 Leg X Guard, use your hook to kick him out of position and re-enter.

3 Part Control - Sweep the opponent towards one side, forcing him to post and expose the other for 1 Leg X Guard. Maneuver the opponent close enough to grab his wrist without revealing your intentions.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches two time-sensitive sweeps based on wrist control: [I] If you can hold your opponent's hands, you can take more as he defends by scooting forward for Double Underhooks; if he frames you, divert his arm in...