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1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Open Guard, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent thwarts your initial entry into 1Leg X Guard from Single Leg Control by immobilizing your head with Collar and Elbow Control, scoot under his base and secure hold of his heel with your hand. Using a ...
1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - How you enter into the 1Leg X-Guard is dependent upon two different scenarios when your opponent is standing and has stepped inside your Butterfly Guard. Begin by assuming Single Leg Control by circling your hook acr...
Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Shin-in Sweep from Deep Half Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Deep Half, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Switch to the Deep Half Guard if you lose control over your opponent's head and arm during the a Hook Sweep with Collar & Elbow Control. As you spin underneath, catch his ankle with your hand and wedge your shin into...
Tripod Sweep from Open Guard, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard, Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly, Short Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

3 Part Technique - If you feel like your opponent is about to break your closed guard, beat him to the punch and release your hold first so you can get one move ahead. Immediately look to transition into your Tripod Sweep from Open Gua...
Collar and Elbow from Standing, Pull Guard, Hook Lift from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     

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...
Hand Fighting from Standing, 2on1 from Standing, Pull Guard, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Open Guard, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Another reliable option for starting a match is to pull Butterfly Guard with 2on1 Control. Grab his wrist with your same-side hand to allow your other hand to grab onto his sleeve and form the Pistol Grip. You may al...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - You have to adjust your Hand Fighting from Butterfly to accommodate for the speed advantage your opponent has if he chooses to stand. Since he will be able to approach his controls much faster, disengage from the bat...
Hand Fighting from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Ankle Pick, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Ankle Kick
     

4 Part Technique - Which type of offensive entry you use against a standing opponent from the Butterfly Guard is entirely dependent upon his level of engagement. If he his close enough to establish grips on his hands or wrists, he will...
Ankle Pick Sweep from 1Leg X Guard, 1Leg X Guard to X Guard, X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Lure your opponent into the Ankle Pick Sweep by rocking him forward and backward when he holds onto your head from 1Leg X Guard. If his base is slightly forward on his toes, kick him forward with your hook -you may n...
Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass, 1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Folding Pass, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Before your opponent has a chance to slip his leg through your half guard any farther, knock away or rip of his grip on your collar. If you sense his weight bearing down on top of your shin, kick him overhead and pic...
1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, 1Leg X Guard Sweep, Ankle Pick Sweep from 1 Leg X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Catch the opponent's swinging leg with your hook as he steps back to counter your 1 Leg X Guard. If he pressures over your knee forward instead, stop him with your free hand and reset into the position. An opponent w...
Double Leg from 1Leg X Guard vs Back Step, Back Step Half Guard Pass Counter, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control
     

2 Part Technique - Your feet can counter the opponent's back step against 1Leg X Guard. Use your free foot as a hook to bring his leg towards you, while keeping him at a distance to prevent being controlled in Half Guard. Once you cont...
2on1 Control, Cross Arm & Belt Control, Cross Arm & Belt Sweep from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, 1Leg X Guard Sweep
     

3 Part Technique - 2on1 Control from Butterfly is one of Marcelo's best set-ups because it can lead to strong sweeps, better controls, deeper guard entries, and it's quite hard for his opponent to break away from. There are several var...
Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly, Hook Sweep Variation from 1Leg X Guard, X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard
     

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....
2on1 Control from Butterfly, Tripod Sweep from Open Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass, Ankle Pick Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Utilizing 2on1 Control from Butterfly is a great tactic for entry into the Tripod Sweep when your opponent plants his feet and tries to yank his arm free. Always look to obtain control over both of his ankles as he f...
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...
Breaking Gi Grips from Half Guard, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Open Guard, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - Concern yourself with breaking your opponent's collar or lapel grip after he breaks open your Closed Guard by standing, and turn it into 2on1 Control before he tries to pass. Use the 2on1 to off-balance him as you ho...
Breaking Gi Grips from Butterfly, 2on1 Control from Butterfly, Push Kick Sweep from Butterfly, 1Leg X Guard Sweep
     

3 Part Technique - Your opponent rightly will try to limit your mobility in Butterfly Guard by flattening you on your back, forcing you to play from Open Guard. Strip his grip off of your collar with both hands, using your feet to push...
2on1 from Standing, 1Leg X Guard Sweep, Ankle Pick from Butterfly, Guillotine vs Butterfly
     

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...
Hand Fighting, Breaking Gi Grips from Butterfly, 2on1, Tripod Sweep, 1Leg X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Do not fall onto your back if your opponent lifts your feet up off the mat; If he or she is quick, you will be defending against a pass off your back shortly after. Instead, remain upright, circle your ankles out of ...
1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass, 1 Leg X Guard Sweep from 1 Leg X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - You may find yourself pushed flat onto your back and defending the Knee Slide; Keep your reverse hook strong against his leg and kick his foot over top to catch him in 1-Leg X-Guard for the sweep. If he counters this...
1Leg X Guard Entry from Single Leg Control, 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass
     

2 Part Technique - If you want to transition into the 1-Leg X-Guard from your Butterfly Guard while your opponent stands, you have to keep your hook flush against his shin, following his foot and leaving no gaps. If he keeps your hands...
1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard, Ankle Pick Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If you can control both of your opponent's ankles while playing 1Leg X-Guard, the sweep is nearly imminent. One way to catch the second foot is right after he rebounds from the 1-2-3 Sweep; as he tries to come back t...
2on1 Guard Pull, Tripod Sweep, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Open Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly
     

3 Part Technique - Pull Guard using 2on1 Control to initiate a sequence of attacks. If the opponent defends your Tripod Sweep by turning his knee inwards, lift his leg using your inside hook and transition into 1 Leg X Guard. If the op...
Hand Fighting from Standing, 2on1, Single Leg Takedown, Guard Pull, 2on1 Control from Butterfly .
     

3 Part Technique - 2on1 Control is Marcelo's preferred method of attack when starting a match on your feet. The 2on1 not only allows Marcelo to shoot in for a Single, but also lets him pull safely into his guard. To gain the control, d...
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