Marcelo implements one of his signature passes: The sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a unique scenario of engagement wherein an opponent may remain in a downed position and is not obligated to stand back up onto their feet; one can ...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo forces his opponent into Butterfly and Half-Guard to pass precisely: Control your opponent's soles until you find a moment that you can stuff their feet in between your knees and force them into Butterfly-Guard...

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo shows contingencies for sweeping from Butterfly Guard: Having a good game relies on the ability to initiate a sequence and apply variations based on what reactions your opponent gives you; if Marcelo attempts a...

3 Part Lesson - Framing, pushing, blocking, & defending are essential to respond and reset against constant pressure passing.

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo recovers from a sweep attempt: If your opponent surprises you with a quick sweep, knocking you backwards toward the mat, prepare to kick your opponent away from you and pop right back up to your feet. [01:52] I...

3 Part Lesson - Hugging the opponent's knees together can immobilize their legs, but the hips are still free to turn and rotate with power.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows how to aggressively attack the Open Guard: [I] If your opponent is seated upright in front of you, your hands must be actively engaged in the Hand-Fight for Grips (Kumite-arasoi, Kumi-gata, et cetera). Tak...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to pierce a skilled and armored Butterfly Guard when the opponent is tense, alert, and concentrated. Marcelo offsets the opponent with a firm clubbing collar tie, before spearing into the openings.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo wants his students to find the line between Safety & Danger: [I] Never let your feet get ahead of your hands. If you plant your base too closely to your opponent, he may find a hook or grip that will lead to you...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo seeks to exploit an imbalance to recover his guard: [I] If your opponent attempts a Folding Pass and transitions to a Leg-Mount, preventing your feet and knees from pressing him away, immediately grab his arm th...

Make direct and decisive answers against your opponent during his transition from Hand Fighting to a Control or Attack. The opponent engages with intense and timely Hand Fighting, yet the extremely short brief instance he proceeds to c...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo uniquely modifies the Upper Body Controls and grabs the opponent's knee to torque him into a reversal from Half Guard.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters attacks from inside Closed Guard: [I] If you can prevent your opponent from securing the 2on1 Control by smacking off his hand before he can settle his grips, you are much better off in the long run. Ho...