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...

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 - The Hook Sweep is not only a great way to score, but to enter into X Guard when the opponent posts a leg to defend. Transition into X Guard from the new opening by forcing his leg onto your shoulder. If the opponent ...

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...

3 Part Technique - You have to be prepared to defend against an opponent who takes your back from a more traditional position rather than with the more superior Seatbelt Control. If he runs behind your hips as you attempt the Hip Roll ...

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...

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...

3 Part Technique - Use 2on1 control to force the opponent into posting his foot, exposing underneath his leg. Your foot will act as a hook to bring the opponent's leg to you, transitioning into Partial X Guard. Create the room needed t...

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...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to hold 1 Leg X-Guard and sweep against an opponent with a strong vertical base.

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...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the importance of standing up with structure and alignment in X-Guard. In Addition, Marcelo answers against common reactions the opponent makes as you stand.

2 Part Technique - Use the principle of " I believe I can and I will " to start techniques perfectly without error. If your position or attack starts to unravel, take a step backwards to fix the mistake before it falls apart. For Examp...