Master Fabio Gurgel exploits a common defensive reaction from his opponent in Butterfly with an Over-Hook: If your opponent drives forward after you've collapsed their near-shoulder and grabbed their far-triceps, elevate them overhead ...

Master Fabio Gurgel articulates an important emphasis when applying an imbalance to his opponent with a Hook Sweep: Although your Butterfly-Hook is a key element to executing the technique, one shouldn't expend unnecessary effort by lo...

Marcelo exhibits the most practiced and plied sweep in his arsenal: Starting with 2on1-Control from Butterfly-Guard against a kneeling opponent, make the adjustment for greater control by switching from their elbow to the back of their...

1-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo shares an effective off-balance against a Knee-Cut when playing Lapel Half-Guard: While seated in Butterfly-Guard, attack your opponent's lead-leg by snatching up a Single and securing it with a grip ...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo illustrates the effect of bouncing with, and against the opponent by using movements with an elastic quality.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo uses the opponent's break from 2on1 Control to grab his exposed legs. If the opponent retreats out of your reach, play offensively with your feet and defensively with your hands simultaneously.

2 Part Lesson - During your Side Control Escapes, the opponent can change his Body Lock from the Side to in directly in front of you. Continue to stay up-right and use Over Hooks to Hook Sweep the opponent.

3 Part Lesson - Block a strong Toreando style pass by keeping the opponent in front of you and within your guard. If the opponent dodges your legs and is closing the distance to hold Side Control, counter sequentially through a 2on1 to...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo utilizes 3 different controls to hold the opponent's upper body. Each control presents their own individual characteristics, while the core Hook Sweeping concept remains consistent.

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 Lesson — Marcelo masterfully explains his legendary Hook Sweep from Butterfly Guard: [I] Close the distance from the Upright Seated Guard Position against a kneeling opponent with Over/Under Control. Your elbows must be active i...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo teaches offensive and defensive principles to serve as a foundation to successfully play Butterfly Guard.