3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo uses his favorite frame to defend and counter a pass: If your opponent bypasses your Butterfly-Hooks with a Folding Pass and begins climbing up your torso for a pin, keep distance by wedging your forearm agains...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo conceptualizes how to guard yourself and keep distance away through frames and legwork - specifically against an opponent continuously pressuring hard with low style guard passing.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo pummels out of trouble against a tight pass: If your opponent fails to climb and crawl up the length of your body to secure the pass, you can rely on the previous lesson's technique where you can whip your legs...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo recovers his Butterfly Guard: [I] If your opponent slips through your hand-fighting defenses and grabs onto your collar for a pass, immediately dedicate both hands to his wrist and break off his grip. If he pass...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo professes the ins-and-outs of counterattacking a near-pass: [I] The upright posture while playing Seated Guard has the added benefit of placing you in an ideal position for resisting a sudden pass attempt; if yo...

2 Part Technique - The Folding Pass is an effective method for attacking your Butterfly Guard, but if you react in a timely manner, you can thwart his pass attempt by framing his face, clearing room for your hips, and recovering back y...

2 Part Technique - If your Butterfly is folded, concentrate your hands on framing against your opponent's head while you escape your hips to recover the guard. He may be preoccupied with his hands so much so that he leaves his neck exp...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo conveys the importance of Sitting Upright for Side Guard: [I] As your opponent tries to secure his position outside of your guard, if you lay back flat, you make it easier for him to establish Side Control; if y...

3 Part Lesson - Hugging the opponent's knees together can immobilize their legs, but the hips are still free to turn and rotate with power.