2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo comments on the effectiveness of Joga-fora-no-Lixo and how to counter it: Kneeling above your opponent while they have your legs split apart is an unstable place to stay; immediately look to transition to a mor...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds a pass against a Deep Half Guard Pull: [I] If your opponent launches underneath your base and collects your hips in a Deep Single Leg Half Guard (aka Deep-Shallow, Gordo-Half, et al.), push yourself backwa...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo swivels around his opponent's Half Guard until an opportunity to attack presents itself: [I] Look for the Reverse Underhook off the Back-Step to pass into North/South or land on his neck for the Guillotine Choke...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters Deep Half: [I] If your opponent takes advantage of your base after you step up from kneeling to gain mobility by diving under your hips and catching your leg, post your hands on the mat to push yourself...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo troubleshoots his Leg Over Pass: [I] Tuck your foot up and away from your opponent's feet when you surmise that he is searching for the Lockdown/Grapevine (Nijugarami) while inside of his Half Guard. Lay low and...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo sits or swings his leg over the opponent's upper body if he can't stop the Deep Half Guard Entry with a strong sprawl.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo leaps through his opponent's guard: [I] Surprise your opponent's guard by shoving his knee through your legs and vaulting over the top of it, landing in the Mount. If you need to readjust your position, clean up...

3 Part Lesson — Change the perspective of your Half Guard pass instead of continuously ramming into the opponent's Knee Shield. If your Knee Sliding is being blocked, pressd his knee down to force Mount and prepare to swing your leg ov...

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...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows what to do after diving in and facing the Deep Half: [I] Avoid both shoulderlocks (Kimura or Omoplata) and the Triangle, distribute your weight evenly between your upper and lower body, and connect your ha...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent shields his knee against your chest to relieve pressure and grips your collar. Break his grip to re-direct the control, but anticipate his option of entering Deep Half Guard.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo insists that every time you land after sweeping, you have to be aware of your opponent's available countermeasures: [I] Stop all of your opponent's options after your favorite sweep; i.e. you must know exactly w...