2 Part Technique - Over / Under Guard and Halfguard Pass using the Collar and Arm Control. This is the preferred Nogi version of this pass using Underhook and Head control.

2 Part Technique - Before the opponent can establish a control and put you in the De La Riva Guard position, break the grips and work a pass of your own, such as the Over / Under Guard Pass. However, now the opponent was able to establ...

2 Part Technique - The Back Step Half Guard is a great solution when you cannot establish an underhook for passing. Sometimes the opponent may secure an underhook in Half Guard, so use the Back Step Half Guard to pass on the opposite s...

2 Part Technique - The Over Under Pass uses a different control for Gi and Nogi. In Gi, continue to use the Over Under Control, while in Nogi use an Under Hook and Head Control instead. The Under Hook and Head Control is better for Nog...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent attempts a Hook Sweep during your Over Under Pass, kick the hooked leg low while sprawling your hip to the mat. Bring your far knee inside when establishing Side Control to avoid his guard. If you can...

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...

3 Part Technique - Engaging your opponent in his Butterfly Guard is a matter of distance, connectivity, and opportunity; if you're going to close the distance for a pass, always insist on gaining the upper hand with a dominant form of ...

2 Part Lesson - As you drive into the Over Under Control, recognize the opponent's willingness to accept Half Guard or his feet placement in anticipation to Hook Sweep. As the opponent crunches to initiate the Hook Sweep, force and tur...

2 Part Lesson — [I] If your opponent prevents you from connecting your hands together for Underhook & Head Control by framing against your cross-facing arm, either circle under or over his frame to make your grip and pass the Half Guar...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo concludes his Stacking Pass series with the Turning Pass: [I] Capture your opponent's ankle between your legs and hug his knee close to your chest if you cannot readily lift him up with Double/Under Control for ...

2 Part Lesson - As you feel the opponent frame and swing his leg over to Omoplata, retreat by pulling out with your thumb down. If you've lost the battle, grab the other side and swim under his triangled legs to free yourself.

3 Part Lesson - As the opponent jumps guard, grab his nearest leg, stay square and lower your level to circle against his legs. Use the Folding Pass to answer his hip escape and control his collars to close the distance.