Training Database
Keyword Search
Category            
Opponent
select
select
Keyword Search

Browse All Techniques
Technique: 'Guard/Half Guard/Top/Transitions - Leg Over to Back Step Hal...';
Sorting Order: 
select
Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - When you stand to pass make certain to keep the opponent pinned to the ground. You don't want to give him the option for the opponent to stand also. The opponent may hold your leg in Half Guard to prevent the pass wh...
Posted: 5337 days ago
 79782 views
Leg Over vs Half Guard, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The best counter would be to sprawl with Head Control to prevent the opponent's Deep Half Guard. Since the opponent is blocking your leg from moving backwards, you must move forwards instead. Press down on the oppone...
Posted: 5179 days ago
 73952 views
Back Step Pass vs Half Guard, Half Guard to Mount, Underhook and Head vs Half Guard, Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - If your opponent is content on holding you defensively in half guard, switching your base from side to side can create openings for scoring an underhook when he tries to follow you. Attempt the Back Step first to rel...
Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The opponent will commonly lock Half Guard to prevent your initial Guard Pass. As he reaches under for a Deep Half Guard or X Guard, immediately pull your leg straight up to reset the position. If the opponent was fa...
Posted: 4973 days ago
 69324 views
Transition to Mount vs Butterfly, Leg Over Pass, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard, Back Step Pass
     

2 Part Technique - After vaulting over your opponent's guard into the mount, an easy solution for when he captures your ankle is the Leg Over Pass. Simply, dismount by swinging your free leg over his chest and landing with a good farsi...
Transition to Mount vs Butterfly, Leg Over to Back Step Pass, Back Step Half Guard to Back Control
     

2 Part Technique - Finding the underhook to pass your opponent's half guard may take several transitions; if you miss on the Leg Over Pass after transitioning to Mount against his guard, quickly spin around to the reverse half guard, a...
Collar and Elbow Control vs Butterfly, Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard, Back Step Half Guard to Over Under Pass.
     

3 Part Technique - Use Collar and Elbow Control to connect your initial pass. Leg Over to counter the opponent's Deep Half Guard and look for the Under Hook. If the opponent secures an Under Hook first, exposing your back, turn to face...
Leg Over Pass vs Deep Half Guard, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard, Guillotine from Mount
     

3 Part Technique - The Back Step Pass is a solution for passing without an underhook, but if your opponent makes it past your crossface and goes deep, preventing the backstep, thwart his plans by swinging your free leg over his face, l...
Sprawl vs Deep Half Entry, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Circumstances may call for you to sprawl against your opponent's attempt to pull you into his Deep Half Guard, but if you cannot successfully free your leg, resort to the Leg Over Pass. Upon landing, if he begins cli...
Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard, Back Step Pass vs Half Guard, Toehold Control vs Reverse Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - In this lesson, Marcelo expounds upon even more details regarding the Leg Over to Reverse Half transition and the Back Step Pass: (a) If the opponent laces his Figure-4 in a manner that prevents you from turning his ...
Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard, Leg Over to Back Step Pass vs Half Guard, Kimura Grip vs Half Guard, Kimura from Side Control
     

4 Part Technique — If your opponent tries to grab your ankle after you step outside of his Open Guard, leap to the opposite side and pummel an underhook for the Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard. If you miss the underhook, switch your hips a...
Grip Breaking vs DLR-Guard, ¾-Mount vs DLR-Guard, Knee Across Pass, Leg Over Pass vs ¼-Guard, Leg Over to Reverse ½-Guard, Back-Step Pass to N/S Position
     
2on1 Push to ¾-Mount vs DLR, Leg Over Pass vs ¼-Guard, Back-Step Pass to N/S, Marcelotine vs Reverse-½ Sweep
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo catches his Guillotine off of a Passing Sequence: [I] Knock'em back flat with 2on1, cage the free ankle, and vault over his DLR-Guard into ¾-Mount. Whip your leg over his face and dismount into Side Contr...
Leg Over Pass → Back Step Pass → Shoulder Drive Pass
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains a series to pass the Reverse Half Guard: [I] If you cannot claim an underhook after vaulting over your opponent's De La Riva Guard, swing your leg across his face, landing on the same side as your trapt...
Kick Escape vs Closed Guard → Under Hook and Head vs Half Guard → Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo opts to intercept his opponent's counterattack after he breaks open the Closed Guard: [I] Plan on reengaging your opponent after you free your foot from the Double Ankle Sweep; if you can keep your preferred lea...
Counter vs Lockdown
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo bypasses the Lockdown: [I] If your opponent looks to entangle your leg inside of his Half Guard with the Nijugarami or Lockdown, immediately draw your heel away from his feet to avoid the grapevine. If it is loc...
Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo troubleshoots his Leg Over Pass: [I] Tuck your foot up and away from your opponent's feet when you surmise that he is searching for the Lockdown/Grapevine (Nijugarami) while inside of his Half Guard. Lay low and...
Knee Slide Pass → Leg Over to Back Step Pass
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo exploits the reduced friction of nogi: [I] Deprive your opponent of any control when standing above his Open Guard and thrust your knee across his leg, slipping through his defenses and landing heavily on his si...
Guillotine vs De-la-Riva → Back Step Half Guard to Over Under Pass → Leg Over to Back Step Half 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...
Sprawl vs Deep Half Entry → Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds a pass against a Deep Half Guard Pull: [I] If your opponent launches underneath your base and collects your hips in a Deep Single Leg Half Guard (aka Deep-Shallow, Gordo-Half, et al.), push yourself backwa...
Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson -- If you are basing on your knee trapped next your opponent's head and shoulder when placed inside the Deep Half Guard, leapfrog over into Reverse Half and implement a Back-Step Pass to escape your opponent's offense. If...
Sit Over vs Deep Half Guard > Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard > Back Step Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson -- Don't hang out in Deep-Half (Top): Whenever your opponent gets underneath your base and splits your feet, immediately transition to the opposite side. If your near-knee is down, vault across your opponent's head and ch...
Straight Footlock Escape from Open Guard
     

Lesson Part 3 of 4 -- Marcelo escapes from the "Crossed" Foot-Lock: If your opponent crosses your ankle into their opposite side armpit, i.e. contralaterally, and falls back for the Straight Ankle-Lock submission, do your utmost to sit...
Showing top 100 Videos - Load All (23)


Keyword Search
Category            
Opponent
select
select
Keyword Search

Browse All Techniques