4 Part Lesson — Marcelo instructs his class on how to strip your opponent's grips on your sleeves while inside his Spider Guard. If you cannot gain strong upright posture to crouch back down with your hands inside, stomp on his bicep t...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches a class on passing the Half Guard when his opponent is particularly good at pummeling for his own underhook: [I] Keep your opponent as flat as possible to increase your angle of attack for your underhook...

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...

2 Part Lesson - Trap the opponent's hand through your Over Under Control as he re-pummels against drive. Lay your weight on top of your Over Hook and stay flat to pin the opponent down.

2 Part Lesson - The opponent posting against your knee is a nuisance when passing Half Guard. Either detour over or swim inside to beat his free hand.

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.

1 Part Lesson -- Marcelo teaches his students what to do after they have done the leg over pass vs half guard, but find themselves without the space to pummel for the underhook. The first thing you must do is immediately spin towards t...

2 Part Lesson - Employ the Mounted Crucifix if you feel the opponent's hand blocking your hip after you've passed. Use the position as a junction to apply the North South Choke or detour towards the Far Side Armbar.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo trusts Joel to hold him up after jumping Closed Guard: [I] If your opponent jumps Closed Guard, keep your base, place your hands on his hips, and force Half Guard with Double Under Control as you move up for the...

1 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains how to incrementally secure the Half Mount for the pass when his opponent resists the Double-Under/Stacking Pass: [I] Begin by gaining control of your opponent's leg; grab onto his ankle from the Double...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent will immediately stand up or initiate guard after you've swept, so instantly launch into Half Guard as he attempts to distance himself or Leg Drag against his Guard Recovery.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo and Scramble-clad Philzinho show advanced ½-Guard Passing: [I] If your opponent wraps around your arm for a Kimura when you dive in to pass with an Underhook, quickly hide your hand under your thigh until...

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...