2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo points out the importance of adapting your passing style based on your opponent's vulnerabilities as well as his or her offensive threats: There are a multitude of passing options from the kneeling position aga...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo points attention to the dichotomous relationship between passing with control and passing with speed when sweat becomes a factor in nogi: When you're still dry during the early goings of a match, you can more r...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo opts for "Skipping" passed the guard in Nogi: [I] Slowly passing with pressure starting on the legs can prove tediously difficult against a game opponent; they will oftentimes frame and hip escape well before yo...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches useful variations of the Knee-Cut/Cross/Slide/Slice Pass: [I] Push your opponent's back flat on the mat with 2on1 Control or gain the 2on1 after you push his Butterfly Guard. Drive your knee inside and p...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo uses his right knee to slide against the opponent's left side, while holding and pulling the opponent's elbow up to find the space to land. The movement resembles Marcelo's entry against an opponent closing his ...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds a way around the Seated Butterfly Guard: [I] Utilize Collar & Elbow Control to surprise your opponent with a quick Knee Slide Pass straight into Munegatame (Underhook & Head Control from Side Mount). [II] ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches quite arguably the most important lesson on passing and the reason behind his success in forcing the Half Guard against good guard players.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters the Seated Single with Passing: [I] Keep your opponent down off of a Single by picking up his leg, stepping over it, knocking him back, and cutting across with and Underhook when he opens his elbow for ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares 3 Knee Slide Pass Variations: [I] Keep your opponent at a distance while standing against his Seated Guard until he opens up his elbow for you to claim Underhook & Head Control; simultaneously, cut your k...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo explicates on the matter of Taking the Back from the Front Headlock Position: [I] If your opponent takes a shot on your legs, continually Sprawl your legs back until your knees and hips are free from his control...

2 Part Lesson - Use Collar and Elbow Control to force the opponent's back to the mat and slide against his guard. As you feel the opponent pressure forward and try to stand, immoderately attack his exposed neck.

2 Part Lesson - Forcing the opponent's back to the mat is the initial step in passing his Butterfly Guard. He will obstruct your Under Hook and inhibit you from restraining his legs. Engage with him differently, substituting Collar and...