2 Part Technique - Countering the Traditional Stack Passes using the Elbow Push Technique. At the end of the Elbow Push technique, the option to trap the arm and move in to the Crucifix position is available.

2 Part Technique - The opponent pushes your back to the mat, which is a situation and position you do not want. Now, the opponent tries to stack and pass your guard. Counter this pass by using the Elbow Push technique and than reset in...

2 Part Technique - Prevent the opponent from establishing a secure Stacking Pass by blocking the closest arm. Pass your legs over while pushing your arm to full extension for the best Elbow Push possible. If the opponent is able to cou...

2 Part Technique - Prevent the opponent from gripping your collar and use Elbow Control to torque his body away. If the opponent secures the grip it will be more difficult to counter the Stacking Pass with Elbow Push. The opponent may ...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent controls your hips to counter a Hip Roll Escape, his second attack will generally be to climb up your body for Under Hook and Head Control. Continue your Elbow control from the Elbow Push, to instead ...

3 Part Technique - Before your opponent can secure your collar for the Stacking Pass, intercept his hand and latch onto his sleeve right above the back of his elbow. Use this control to redirect his pressure away from your upper body b...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent attempts to escape your Triangle by wedging his knee inside, and pulling out his head and arm, respond by capturing his wrist and finishing him with a quick armbar. The move must be attacked swiftly,...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent opts to pass your Open Guard with A Stacking Pass, throwing your legs off to the side, take advantage of his lowered posture and sit up onto his back. If you feel him force into your posted arm behin...

2 Part Technique - Control at the opponent's elbow, press away while extending your arm, and sit up quickly with posture to counter his stacking pass. Posturing immediately will prevent the opponent from circling around. If the opponen...

1 Part Lesson - Marcelo bridges the connection between an Elbow Push and the 2on1 Control Escape to prevent the opponent from pinning you in Side Control.

3 Part Lesson - Crunch and use your feet to barrier yourself from the opponent's forward pressure against your Butterfly Guard. As you engage with your Elbow Control Armbar, a strong opponent can retaliate by stacking and passing. Elbo...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo adds to the Stacking Pass Defense: [I] Avoid letting your opponent make a Collar Grip and apply a Stiff-Arm Action to his triceps for the Elbow Push Escape against the Stacking Pass. If he makes the grip, press ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches a sequence: [I] If you lose control over your opponent's hands after pulling Seated Guard and he picks up your ankles to place you flat on your back for the Stacking Pass, straighten out your legs, makin...