2 Part Technique - 2 Part Technique - An opponent with weak guard defense, oftentimes compensates with a strong frame to counter your pass from Half Guard. Deflect his resistance off of your shoulders and secure the gi version of Cross...

2 Part Lesson — While passing from standing, you offer your opponent the option to play his guard (DLR & Reverse-DLR) against your lead-leg; Marcelo explains to his Advanced Class how to deal with these positions after stepping inside:...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent will often pummel inside from Half Guard after you've forced Over Under. Once you feel or recognize his intentions, trap the crossed arm and secure Under Hook and Head Control to pass.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo expounds more about remaining tight and close yet quick and explosive: [I] If your opponent frames against your chest, shoulders, arms, and face to prevent you from advancing close for a Half Guard Pass, make gr...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates his unique variation of the classic "Esgrima" Pass versus Half Guard: Launch forward like a missile and fence/pummel an Underhook against your opponent's Open Guard after you have split the legs and...

Lesson Part 2 of 2 -- Marcelo counters his opponent's counter with a reversed version of upper-body control: Don't forget to use your head as a fifth-limb to help clean up your opponent's arm when capturing them in the Cross-Arm Under-...