2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo counterattacks heavy passing pressure from Double-Unders/Body-Lock: If your opponent is pressuring you with their shoulder to pass your Half Guard but they're keeping their hips too high, use their high center ...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo recovers out of Flat-Half: Whenever you are flattened out while holding onto the Half-Guard, and your opponent captures the Farside-Underhook, do your best to block the opponent from gaining control over your h...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo recovers his Guard after getting forced to Half Guard: [I] If your opponent dives into your Seated Guard to force you into Half Guard, turn onto your side and prevent him from establishing an Underhook; create a...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo guides through a sequence of ways to escape against an Under Hook and Head Control while bridging in Half Guard.

2 Part Lesson - The opponent has almost beaten your Guard by forcing Half Guard and has clamped the Under Hook & Head Control to stabilize the position. Lock the opponent's legs in Half Guard and bridge against his Under Hook to either...

Marcelo shares new developments in his sweep game: [I] If your opponent stifles your Rear Cross Lapel & Elbow Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly Guard by avoiding your control over his arm, switch to Half Guard and carry him over into t...

4 Part Lesson - The Jedi Mind Trick was coined as a vanishing act to answer against the Back Step Pass. This technique from Half Guard shares the same end game with a Berimbolo, which routes into a sweep, pass, or potential back take.

4 Part Lesson - Paul links the connection between a Hook Sweep, Elbow Control Armbar, and Guillotine from his utilized Twist Sweep from Half Guard.

3 Part Lesson - Answer the opponent's forward momentum into Half Guard by twisting him off balance. With his knee on the mat acting as a pivoting point, your arc will often allow you to snatch an Under Hook. If the opponent connects an...

3 Part Technique - After losing the Over Under Control battle, use the opponent's established control as an opportunity. Force the opponent's weight on top and use the connection to reverse him. If the opponent's knee placement blocks ...

2 Part Technique - This move is really important because it can get you out of some deep trouble when your opponent looks to close inch up and establish upper body control from Half Guard. Extend both of your arms to push his shoulders...

2 Part Technique - Underhook and Head Control versus your half guard can be a worst case scenario in terms of pass defense, but the position is still escapable despite your disadvantages. Utilize the Bridge Escape by using your inside ...

2 Part Technique - Overhook & Wrist Control can be a formidable set-up for many attacks from Closed or Butterfly Guard, but if your opponent is able to force the position to Half Guard, his underhook will trump your overhook if you los...