2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo uses nogi tactics for passing with the gi: If you are too reliant on grips, you will sometimes miss opportunities to improve your position with subtle shifts of balance mixed with pummeling. Use your chest to h...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo explains an important distinction between two similar variations of Half Guard Passing directly into Mount: Ratchet your Underhook until you've pinned your opponent's elbow against their head; you can latch ont...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates his unique variation of the classic "Esgrima" Pass versus Half Guard: Launch forward like a missile and fence/pummel an Underhook against your opponent's Open Guard after you have split the legs and...

Sprawl, frame, and pummel against the opponent's Under Hook and Deep Half Guard.

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo evades and counters the opponent's leglock entry: [I] If your opponent launches his feet toward your lead leg from an inverted position, spinning around from either the inside or outside, to isolate your lead le...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo opts for "Skipping" passed the guard in Nogi: [I] Slowly passing with pressure starting on the legs can prove tediously difficult against a game opponent; they will oftentimes frame and hip escape well before yo...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo's most explains his breach into Half Guard from his most notable Guard Pass. Through an Over Under Control, Marcelo lunges into Half Guard, while forcing the opponent's outter leg down to block the Closed Guard ...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo swivels around his opponent's Half Guard until an opportunity to attack presents itself: [I] Look for the Reverse Underhook off the Back-Step to pass into North/South or land on his neck for the Guillotine Choke...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo remarks on friction and technique in Nogi: [I] Dry your hands on your shorts before attempting a lock around your opponent; any help you can get by removing sweat from your hands will go a long way toward your p...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo passes the Half Guard Nogi: [I] Rely on Underhook & Head Control fastened together with a Gable Grip to attach to your opponent when not wearing the kimono; this is the best way to ensure that you do not lose po...

2 Part Lesson - Use Double Under Hooks against the opponent's waist to pin him and negate their Butterfly Guard Hooks with your own lower body. Spring and leap into the air to clear their feet, landing in Side Control or Half Guard.

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo circumvents roadblocks while passing from his knees: [I] Passing while kneeling can be a helpful approach when your opponent is looking to build up his guard under your base or directly attack your legs. Increme...