3 Part Technique - 1Leg Xguard Entry from a Traditional Hook Sweep with Over Under Control from the Butterfly Guard with 2 Sweep variations.

2 Part Technique - You must secure a control before pulling guard, preferably 2on1 Control. The Tripod Sweep is a simple and basic sweep that loses it's effect against knowledgeable opponents, but can lead to the more advanced 1 Leg X ...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent tries to pass the guard while standing, they are exposed for the Double Leg from Guard. If the opponent's base is too wide to reach the far leg, transition into the 1Leg Xguard. Now, rock your hips ba...

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 ...

2 Part Technique - It's better to switch to Open or Butterfly Guard before the opponent forces your Closed Guard open and dictates what happens next. Break the collar grip if needed, press your foot against the opponent's hip to extend...

2 Part Technique - Often, an opponent will lead with a leg pointed towards you and have no space for the normal 1 Leg X Guard entry using your butterfly hook. Instead, use the 1 Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control. Lean back with...

2 Part Technique - Assume Collar & Elbow Control at the onset of the match and drop into a Hook Lift from Butterfly to pull 1Leg X Guard. Attempt to feed his leg under your armpit with the butterfly hook on the same side as the leg you...

2 Part Technique - When your opponent prevents you from sweeping him with the Cross Arm & Belt Sweep by posturing up, pull him on top of you into 1Leg X Guard. If you cannot pull him directly on, push him off to the side for the entry....

3 Part Technique - Pulling guard is best accomplished when you hold onto a solid hand fighting control while you sit down; for one, it binds you close to your opponent so he must engage you on the ground, and secondly, it offers many s...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo avoids the threat of Toreando Passing against his Seated/Butterfly Guard by closing the distance with an under-utilized form of control: [I] If your opponent disengages away from your 2on1 Control and Underhooks...

3 Part Technique - Since everyone who trains under Marcelo at his academy is well-versed in the 1Leg X Guard Sweep, many in-house strategies have been developed to counter the position. Regardless of the tactic employed, Marcelo mainta...

2 Part Technique - Concentrate on the rotation against the opponent's hip using the 1 Leg X Guard Sweep. If the opponent bases at the end, continue forward and force him down.