2 Part Technique - The Backstep Pass vs Half Guard is a great solution when the opponent is able to secure the Underhook in Half Guard. Not only can you use the Underhook and Head Control with the Over Under Half Guard Pass, but with t...

2 Part Technique - Immediately counter the lockdown by forcing your heel upwards, swiping your foot away by twisting your hips, and switching your hips again to bring your foot close. Pummel for the Over Under Control Pass vs Half Guar...

2 Part Technique - Passing the Lockdown can be quite pesky and unenjoyable, especially when you don't know how to counter it. When you sense the danger of getting your leg entangled in this manner, try your best to hide your ankle from...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo advances position from Headquarters to the 3/4–Mount for a Tripod Pass to Side Control or Mount: [I] Whether you can break your opponent's Cross Collar Grip or not, dedicate both of your hands to pushing t...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo skips the hand-fight when slippery: [I] If you cannot get ahold of your opponent's hands when setting up your pass because sweat is making it difficult to grip, omit this phase of your plan entirely and thrust d...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo navigates through the final techniques he used to win ADCC in 2011.

3 Part Lesson - Re align the opponent's legs to change his Knee Shield into a pseudo Half Guard position. With his knees parallel, Slide or Press yourself into Mount while looking to clamp his upper body to pass.

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...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo talks on the unavoidable risk involved in advancing your position toward the finish. [I] Particularly in nogi, where your opponent can take advantage of the "slip" factor, you need to make your movements sharp a...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo defines his winning ADCC 2011 Guard Pass and Submission used through a strong Under Hook and Head Control against Half Guard. This upper body control was used to pin his opponent, force mount, and connect a ines...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates passing directly into the Mount from Half Guard in Nogi: Wrench your opponent's shoulder with your Underhook until you can pin their elbow against the side of their head; solidify this lock by cinc...

1 Part Lesson -- Marcelo goes straight to the Mount with a Half Guard Pass: If your opponent is defending your pass by crunching strongly against your Underhook (paired with head control via Crossface), release the opponent's head and ...