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 ...

Marcelo develops a strong attack from Mount: If your opponent doesn't attempt to escape while held down in mount and potentially expose their back for the taking, begin pummeling your hands inside of their defensive posture until you c...

Marcelo transmutes his opponent's defensive cycle into a powerful finish: While mounted on top against your opponent, if they happen to successfully re-pummel in response to your attempts to isolate one of their arms toward the outside...

Marcelo deflects into an contingent pass against direct opposition: If you feel your opponent clamping down and crossing their feet behind your knee to block you from executing a full backswing retraction with the Standing-Step Pass, i...

Marcelo demonstrates his tried-and-true Reverse Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard: Track your opponent's hands with your own as you scoot forward to disallow them from accessing grips onto your legs for passing. Seize control over both o...

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo shows three levels of sweep starting from Butterfly-Guard: Hand-fight to enter into an Over/Under Clinch while seated in front of a kneeling opponent, and fall into a Hook-Sweep in the direction of you...

Master Fabio Gurgel articulates an important emphasis when applying an imbalance to his opponent with a Hook Sweep: Although your Butterfly-Hook is a key element to executing the technique, one shouldn't expend unnecessary effort by lo...

2 Part Technique - Breaking the opponent's grip on your Gi pants leads to the transition of the Armdrag to the Seatbelt. This is a great technique against larger and stronger opponents.

3 Part Technique - The Hook Sweep is not only a great sweep to score points with, but a great way to set up your next move. Your Re Hook Sweep can catch the opponent off guard resulting in the sweep or you can continue to attempt Hook ...

2 Part Technique - When the opponent stands to break your Closed Guard, you must initiate the opening first. Hold onto the 2on1 Control and push with your feet to reset into the Butterfly Guard. Grab behind the opponent's lead leg and ...

2 Part Technique - Spiral Armbar from Mount and Triangle from Mount option when the opponent counters.

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 - Double Under Control is a great way to flatten the opponent and nullify their Butterfly Hooks. Using the Heavy Circle Pass requires continuous heavy hip pressure while circling to prevent their Hook Sweep. However, i...