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Partial X Guard Entry from Hook Sweep, Takedown and Unbalance Sweep from Partial X Guard
     

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo shows three levels of sweep starting from Butterfly-Guard: Hand-fight to enter into an Over/Under Clinch while seated in front of a kneeling opponent, and fall into a Hook-Sweep in the direction of you...
1Leg X Guard Entry vs Standing Opponent and transition into X Guard with Unbalance X Guard Sweep
     

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 ...
X Guard Entry from a Hook Sweep to Shin-in Sweep and Unbalance Sweep from Xguard
     

2 Part Technique - Use the traditional Over Under Hook Sweep to set up the Xguard Sweep and entry. When you try the first sweep the opponent may defend by using their weight and holding. Instead of using this sweep, transition into the...
Maintaining the Xguard with Unbalance Sweep and Takedown from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Not only can you use the Xguard against an opponent passing from the knees, but against a standing opponent as well. Continue to keep an opponent off balance using your hooks, stretching them back and forth. This wil...
2on1 Control, Pull Guard, X Guard Unbalance Sweep, Push Kick Sweep
     

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 ...
Hook Sweep, X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep, Ankle Trap Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The Hook Sweep from Butterfly is not only a great way to score points, but to enter into other positions such as the X Guard. The Unbalance Sweep is usually the first sweep to attempt because it keeps your opponent o...
Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Force the opponent to expose something using a Hook Sweep. If the opponent posts a leg near you to prevent the sweep, release the Elbow Control to reach under for the X Guard Entry. Target a different X Guard Sweep d...
1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Control the opponent's lead leg for transitioning into 1 Leg X Guard. Use your hips as weight to start rocking in 1Leg X Guard for the sweep. If the opponent presses your knees away to dismantle your guard, stop his ...
Hip Roll Escape vs Side Control, X Guard Entry vs Mount, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Instead of looking to secure a nearside seatbelt against your hip roll escape, the opponent may seize the farside seatbelt and threaten to take your back while still turtled or mount if you attempt to back escape. In...
Hook Sweep Reversal Escape vs Kimura, X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Upon realizing that your opponent has lost the battle for the underhook in half guard, he may try to turn the situation back to his favor by switching controls and locking the Kimura grip on your underhook. Before he...
X Guard Entry vs Body Lock from Behind, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Hip Roll Escape vs Back Control
     

2 Part Technique - Before your opponent has a chance to transition to the seatbelt, take you down, or worse, capture his wrists and circle your hips toward one of his legs. Insert a butterfly hook between his legs and drop to the floor...
Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, X Guard Entry, X Guard Sweep from X Guard, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Initiate a Hook Sweep from Butterfly with Collar and Elbow Control; if your opponent counters by posting out his leg against the sweep, he inadvertently opens up enough space underneath his base for you to dive insid...
Collar & Elbow Control, X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Double Collar Control, Hook Lift from Butterfly, X Guard Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - Hand Fighting from Butterfly is a matter of avoiding your opponent's grips onto your legs and seizing grips of your own to off-balance him and get the sweep. Retract your feet if see him reach for them and when the t...
X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown from X Guard, X Guard Reentry vs Takedown Escape, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Enter into the X-Guard if your opponent posts against your Hook Sweep from Butterfly by bringing his leg onto your shoulder and inserting your second hook. If his arms are out of reach because they are posting on the...
Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, X Guard Sweep from X Guard, X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Sweeping with the X-Guard is a matter of timing your move when your opponent least expects it and always keeping him guessing as to which direction you'll take him. Don't allow him to rest comfortably in your X-Guard...
X Guard Entry, X Guard Takedown from X Guard, X Guard Reentry vs Takedown Escape, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The point of this X-Guard lesson is twofold; firstly, do not let your head dip when performing the technical stand for the Takedown Sweep. Secondly, if you notice you're being defended well against the Takedown Sweep...
Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly, X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Roll Over Sweep from X Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Use hook sweeps with an upper body control to force the opponent into posting his leg. Exposing an opponent's leg in Hook Sweeps creates an opening to X Guard. If the opponent keeps his balance centered, unbalance th...
Double Collar Control from Butterfly, Hook Lift from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry, X Guard Entry
     

2 Part Technique - The Hook Lift from Butterfly aided with Double Collar Control is a versatile way to engage your opponent and disrupt his base from underneath. Let him slip off of one of your hooks, and capture his leg with an overho...
Over Under Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Don't hesitate to occupy the space under your opponent's arm with an underhook when you see it open for Over Under Control from Butterfly. Load up his base onto your butterfly hook and begin lifting him into the air ...
Frame Escape vs Underhook and Head Control, Single Leg vs Side Control, Shin-In Sweep from Deep Half, X Guard Entry from Deep Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent gets past your legs, frame against his attempt to establish Underhook & Head Control and try to recover back your guard. If his legs are out of range of yours, duck your head underneath his body and ...
1Leg X Guard entry from Single Leg Control, 1 Leg X Guard to X Guard, X Guard Takedown from X Guard, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard,
     

3 Part Technique - As you sweep from 1Leg X Guard, the opponent might post at the end, creating a situation where you both get stuck. Switch to X Guard, control the opponent's leg, press at his hip, and stand while hooking behind his l...
“Take-Up” Sweep from X-Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo highlights the key detail for success with his "Jogaforanolixo" Sweep: [I] Rise as vertically as possible after you extend your legs and release the hooks from X-Guard to stand up. There are a number of differen...
X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a grip variation for the Jogaforanolixo from X: [I] Kick your opponent's weight off-center while occupying the X-Guard position directly underneath his base. Immediately retract your hooks and set them dow...
X Guard Entry from Hook Sweep, Unbalance Sweep, Ankle Trap Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Enter into X Guard by using a Hook Sweep to force the opponent into posting a leg in defense. If the opponent's balance is causing problems for your X Guard, use his reactions against him. Control the opponent's coll...
Posted: 4611 days ago
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X Guard Entry from Hook Sweep, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard, Ankle Trap Sweep from X Guard
     

4 Part Technique - Electrify your body with tension to control an opponent in guard. Move the opponent in X Guard and premeditate his balance for sweeping. Control the near arm, extend, and sweep as he forces his way back. Bring the op...
Posted: 4586 days ago
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