Marcelo exerts an assertive passing attack from standing against an Open-Guard: If your opponent is seated, sitting upright on the ground playing an empty Butterfly-Guard (a.k.a. Sitting-Guard, Seated-Guard, et al.), they may be poised...

2 Part Technique - The North South Choke is one of Marcelo's strongest submissions in his arsenal. It's the solution when you pass the opponent's guard and they don't try to escape the position, but defend against attacks. It is import...

2 Part Technique - This variation of the North South Choke is when the opponent disrupts your submission by blocking the non-choking arm from clasping together for the finish. Instead of trying to pummel inside for the grip, wrap over ...

2 Part Technique - The North South Choke is the solution when you pass the opponent's guard and they don't try to escape. The opponent will only hold their arms in tight and defend against your armbars or other submissions that require...

2 Part Technique - Omoplata submission from the Guard. If the Opponent is able to counter by rolling, the North South Choke will be able available.

2 Part Technique - The Omoplata is a great technique to either submit your opponent or force the sweep to score points. It is important to chop down heavily with your leg for a successful Omoplata. It is common for your opponent to rol...

3 Part Technique - Your next movement will always depend on your opponent's reaction. This instructional focuses on the connection between these Guard Passes, not the details of the move. Often, your only option is to force a technique...

2 Part Technique - It is always better to defeat an opponent's offense, before it can even occur. This idea makes the Under Hook and Head Control vs Half Guard is a very successful technique against the opponent's Deep Half Guard attem...

2 Part Technique - Always push and hold the opponent's back to the mat when passing his guard. Control at the opponent's stomach and knee, while keeping your far leg out. Attempt the Standing Step Pass, but if the opponent holds a Half...

2 Part Technique - The Collar and Elbow Control is a great technique to keep the opponent down when passing the guard from standing. Take advantage of your speed and top position by trying a Knee Slide Pass. If the opponent closes his ...

2 Part Technique - Always pass on the opposite side of the Guillotine. Press down at the opponent's knees and circle immediately to avoid the choke. Let him waste his energy if he continues the squeeze after you pass. If you need to mo...

2 Part Technique - The opponent will commonly press your back to the mat using the fabric inside your pants as control. Control the opponent's arm by his elbow for an opportunity to swing your leg over for the Omoplata. Sit up immediat...