2 Part Technique - The legs are strong at pushing and pulling, but not at opening from the knees. The Folding Pass attacks this weakness in the legs. If the opponent is able to escape the passing position by transitioning to Half Guard...

2 Part Technique - Counter your opponent's Double Under Control from Butterfly by framing against his neck and pummeling for Over Under Control. Clear his knee into Half Guard and cinch up with Underhook & Head Control for the Over Und...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent likes to play flat on his back with his feet fighting your hands, the underhook is well defended and you will have to deal with his legs before you can pummel for upper body control. Grab onto his an...

2 Part Technique - It is common for the opponent to post against your upper body, preventing you from closing the distance to pass. Navigate yourself through the obstacle by weaving and parrying forward with pressure. If the opponent b...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows the proper technique for attacking the Seated Guard with a Guillotine Choke from Standing: [I] Divert your opponent's attention away from his neck by disrupting his base; pick both ankles off the mat, lift...

3 Part Lesson - Hide your intentions to pass through controlling the opponent's wrist. His reaction of pulling back creates an exposing opportunity to strike and pass.

2 Part Lesson — MG shows how to create an opportunity for attack after a grip break: [I] You must develop the response of "yanking" your arm free when you feel the opponent reach for 2on1 Control. If you wait until it is too late, your...

2 Part Lesson - After fighting through the opponent's hands and grabbing his collar, push him into Open Guard, while controlling his knee and circling away from his furthest hook. As you feel the opponent's hook following you, knock hi...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches two passes against Butterfly Guard: [I] If your opponent is actively keeping your hands away from his legs for a pass, grab a hold of his hands and wait for his reaction; when he reels back to free his a...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo disrupts his opponent's posture to gain initiative: If your opponent has good base and is ready to handle your attacks from the Seated Butterfly Guard, preempt your attack by latching onto his head with a strong...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares insight on one of his most successful methods for forcing the Half Guard: [I] Handfight for the opportunity to dive forward onto your opponnet, connecting your shoulder to his chest and driving him flat o...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters the 2on1 from guard: [I] If you can help it, never allow your open to settle in on a grip of your sleeve. Smack his grip off of your wrist before your opponent has a chance to harden his fist with mater...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo reveals methods of finding the Under Hook against an opponent's upper body through Hand Fighting and fast controls.