2 Part Technique - Use both hands against a strong, unmovable inside leg to transition into mount. Once the opponent holds half guard, swing your leg over and swim for the under hook to pass. Control both of the opponent's wrists to cl...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters the X-Guard in 3 stages; early upon entry, during the position, and after the sweep: [I] If your opponent tries to Hook Sweep you with the intention of claiming X-Guard, simply swing your leg across his...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates how to neutralize the De La Riva Guard: [I] If your opponent grabs your sleeve, immediately anchor your arm with a stable counter-grip; e.g. the collar/lapel. If your opponent tries to rotate around...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo passes Deep Half after a Guillotine Attempt: [I] If you lose the Guillotine after stepping in on your opponent's Butterfly and he tries to pull Deep Half on your outside leg, grab his triceps, turn him onto his ...

3 Part Lesson - Jump over the opponent's Butterfly Hooks or swing your leg over his body, as he frames against your upper body to recover guard with his back to the mat.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo has a series of planned passes after forcing his opponent's back flat on the mat: If your opponent has his or her legs uncrossed, hit the Standing-Step Pass (X-Pass); if your opponent blocks the X-Pass by cross...