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Turning Halfguard Pass and Side Control to Mount
     

2 Part Technique - If you cannot pummel for the Head and Underhook Control to Pass the Half Guard traditionally because the opponent got the Underhook first, you can switch to the Turning Halfguard and pass. Now after passing, the oppo...
Turning Halfguard to Taking the Back
     

2 Part Technique - Taking the Back from the Turning Half Guard. If you cannot get the Underhook to Pass with the traditional Over/Under or Underhook and Head Control Guard pass, Turning Half Guard is a great solution. Not only is the T...
Over Under Pass, Turning Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The Over Under Pass is the most efficient and safest way to pass the guard. Use the Over Under Control for Gi and the Underhook and Head Control for Nogi. If the opponent was able to establish the Underhook first, sw...
Over Under Pass, Turning Pass vs Half Guard, North South Choke from Side Control
     

2 Part Technique - The Over Under Pass is the most efficient and safest way to pass the half guard guard. Switch to the Turning Pass after if the opponent locks an extremely tight Half Guard or if time is a factor. If the opponent was ...
Pull Escape vs Kimura, Turning Pass vs Half Guard, Side Control to North South, Kimura Grip vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent interrupts your half guard pass by attempting a Kimura, immediately hide your hand underneath your thigh until you can reach your arm with your other hand to support against his pulling. Use your gri...
Over Under vs Half Guard, Turning Pass vs Half Guard, Side Control to North South
     

2 Part Technique - Marcelo considers the Over Under Pass vs Half Guard his best pass, and if given the choice, he prefers to use this Over Under Control to pass an unknown opponent's half guard. An important component of the control is...
Turning Pass vs Half Guard, Back Step Pass vs Half Guard, Side Control to North South
     

2 Part Technique - To ensure that you secure a deep cross farside underhook for the Turning Pass, don't simply touch down your elbow to the mat, reach as far as you can across your opponent's body before you turn your hip and anchor do...
Front Headlock vs Half Guard, Turning Pass vs Half Guard, Taking the Back from Front Headlock
     

2 Part Technique - If it can't finish everyone, it's not a submission. Marcelo doesn't use the Arm-In Guillotine because he doesn't believe it is a high percentage finish against larger, stronger opponents. The position is effective ho...
Over Under vs Half Guard, Over Under Pass, Underhook & Head Control vs Deep Half Guard, Turning Pass
     

3 Part Technique - Your success with the Over Under Pass vs Half Guard is largely dependent on keeping your hips off-center from your opponent's hips, so that your weight is distributed onto his thigh, thus avoiding the risk of being r...
Turning Pass vs Half Guard, Back Step Pass vs Half Guard, Side Control to North South
     

2 Part Technique - The Turning Pass vs Half Guard is an excellent choice for when your opponent is hiding the space you need for the underhook and he refuses to unlock his legs. Hold onto his toes to prevent him from posting on the mat...
Underhook and Head vs Half Guard, Over Under Pass vs Half Guard, Turning Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Proper base is everything when it comes to passing the Half Guard. Never place yourself with your hips directly on top of your opponent's; this may be what he needs to reverse you with a sweep. Instead, throw your we...
Stacking Pass vs Open Guard, Breaking Gi Grips vs Open Guard, Turning Pass vs Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Stack an opponent to defeat his Open Guard. Since the opponent will be accustomed to the situation, he will have incredibly strong grips. You must break at least one of his grips to advanced forward.
Posted: 4622 days ago
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Stacking Pass, Over/Under Control vs Butterfly, Turning Pass vs Half Guard, Side Control to North/South Position
     

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 ...
Cross Arm Trap vs Closed Guard, Breaking the Closed Guard, Cross Arm Trap vs Half Guard, Turning Pass vs Half Guard
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches a dominating Closed Guard Pass with high reward: [I] If you cannot wrangle your opponent's wrists to stand up inside his Closed Guard, thumblessly press away his biceps so you can bait his arm into an Ar...
Over Under vs Half Guard, Over Under Pass vs Half Guard, Half Guard Turning Pass vs Jujijime, Over/Under Pass vs Cross Collar & Whizzer Choke
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters two types of Collar Choke while passing Half Guard: [I] If your opponent slides his hand into your jacket to grab your collar for a choke, spear your hand in between his arms and land in the Turning Pas...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock → Front Headlock Knee Slide Pass vs Half Guard → Back Control Recovery → Hook Lift from Butterfly → Turtle to Back Control
     
Passing Half Guard vs Guard Recovery from Turtle
     

2 Part Lesson - The opponent twists to Half Guard to counter your Back Control & Seat Belt. Premeditate your guard pass by recognizing his intentions and transforming your loosening Seat Belt into a tightened Under Hook & Head Control ...
Posture & Base vs Jumping Closed Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - Hold the opponent with a strong and sturdy stance to safely protect yourself against his jump into Closed Guard. Posture and structure your arm to pry open the opponent's legs and wedge your knee inside to find Half Gua...
Turning Pass vs Half Guard → Turning Half Guard to Back Control
     

2 Part Lesson —Marcelo shares one of his favorite passing sequences; he will opt to use this confidently against the unknown guard games of new opponents: [I] Perform a Reverse-Sit while inside Half Guard and pummel for a Reverse-Under...
Over Under & Turning Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains within the Over Under Pass against an opponent preventing your "Over Control" from connecting.
Back Take from Turning Pass vs Half Guard
     

3 Part Lesson - Counter the opponent's Under Hook by turning and creating a substitute upper body control. Circling your hips while continuing to clamp his torso will generate the power to pass into Side Control or force him to turtle ...
Posted: 3223 days ago
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Toehold Control from Reverse-Sit Half → Turning Pass vs Half Guard → Lapel Trap Control vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo passes against the Underhook from Half: If your opponent gets an Underhook on you from his Half Guard and you cannot pummel for it back, sit to your outside hip and lay across Underhook, facing toward his legs. ...
Guillotine vs Half Guard → Kimura vs Half Guard → North South Choke → Armbar
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains a scenario where he uses the Kimura Grip: [I] If you find yourself in Half Mount you can look to wrap your arm around your opponent's neck for a Guillotine; even if you cannot find the finish, your sque...
Countering the Arm Drag & Preventing Leg Attacks from Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo forces and turns into Half Guard to score against an opponent's Arm Drag. However, when landing perpendicular your lead leg is exposed to being attacked, so look to escape immediately.
Quarter Mount -> Half Mount -> Reverse Underhook Pass
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo circumvents roadblocks while passing from his knees: [I] Passing while kneeling can be a helpful approach when your opponent is looking to build up his guard under your base or directly attack your legs. Increme...
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