2 Part Technique - If your opponent pulls guard from standing, keep the passing battle on your feet; his weight in this position works against his ability to maintain his Closed Guard. Push his hips down to the mat with your hands from...

2 Part Technique - Marcelo improvised this passing technique on his way to winning the 2011 World Chamionships. Noticing that his opponent was recovering his guard immediately after Marcelo broke it from standing, he realized that he c...

2 Part Technique - When your opponent grabs for Double Sleeve Control from the Closed Guard, it's usually a good indication that he is planning on playing Spider Guard when you try to open him. Spoil his intentions after he releases hi...

2 Part Technique - Immediately stabilize your posture in your opponent's Closed Guard with a counter-grip on his gi when he secures collar grip. When able, latch onto his wrist or sleeve with both hands and tug it off of your gi while ...

2 Part Technique - If you have any intention of breaking out of your opponent's Closed Guard, you're going to have to stand up. When you do, you have to be ready to balance yourself against his sweep attacks. After popping up to your f...

2 Part Technique - Pull your leg free before the opponent's leg crosses to enter 50/50. Stay on the offense and attack against the opponent's failed attempt.

3 Part Technique - In the finals of the 2004 brasileiros absolute division, Marcelo was swept with a beautiful Flower Sweep from Closed Guard by Xande Ribeiro that may have well cost him the match. You must learn from your mistakes; Ma...

2 Part Technique - Avoid letting your opponent control you with his Spiral Guard by extending your leg to remove the Reverse De-La-Riva hook, and then point your knee to the outside for the Knee Slide Pass. If he does manage to invert,...

3 Part Technique - During the Hand-Fight for passing controls, your opponent may opt for a Collar Grip from his Open Guard. Respond appropriately by yanking off his grip, clearing his feet from your hips, and pinning his arm into his b...

2 Part Lesson — While passing from standing, you offer your opponent the option to play his guard (DLR & Reverse-DLR) against your lead-leg; Marcelo explains to his Advanced Class how to deal with these positions after stepping inside:...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares one of his quickest passes against new-school guard game: [I] When standing in Reverse De-La-Riva Guard, maintain balance by holding the opponent's top ankle and extending your inside knee against his hoo...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo passes, spins, and takes the Back: [I] After stepping one leg outside of your opponent's Open Guard, cross your body over for the Knee Slide Pass with Collar & Elbow Control. Once you land, if your opponent hide...

2 Part Lesson - Cross and 2on1 the opponent's blocking arm as you attempt to pass and cut your knee against the opening space. The opponent may hip escape away, so prepare to force Knee on Belly to counter his escape.