2 Part Lesson - If your weight is seated forwards with your back leg light against Deep Half, sit over the opponent's head to change the position. The transition call for a Leg Over Pass if your rear weight was heavy and front leg ligh...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo shares his way of passing the Deep Half Guard: If your opponent places you into Deep Half Guard, redistribute your weight so that your knee by your opponent's head is supporting your balance. Pin the opponent's...

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...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo sits or swings his leg over the opponent's upper body if he can't stop the Deep Half Guard Entry with a strong sprawl.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo constantly has a back-up plan when passing: [I] If you get caught without an underhook and your opponent catches your leg in Deep Half, preventing your Back Step Pass Counter, push on his face and drive your kne...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows what to do after diving in and facing the Deep Half: [I] Avoid both shoulderlocks (Kimura or Omoplata) and the Triangle, distribute your weight evenly between your upper and lower body, and connect your ha...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent escapes your Seat Belt Control by putting his shoulders to the mat, switch to the Over Under Pass vs Half Guard to stay in a good advantageous position. During your transition, he may instead swim und...

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...