2 Part Technique - Stack an opponent that is using Open Guard and it's variations to only defend, forcing you to mistakenly over expose yourself. Force the opponent to turtle or pass with angled pressure against his defense.

2 Part Technique - If your opponent chooses to play Open Guard from off of his back, rather than getting tangled up in his legs, dive underneath his feet and fight for control over his collar and pants. Usually, players who opt for thi...

2 Part Technique - Recognize the opponent's guard type and apply with the correct passing style. Stacking would be an appropriate answer against an opponent playing Open Guard. As you feel the opponent raising his hips to turn and repl...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares a method of passing that oftentimes lead to the Back: [I] Rather than passing the guard by going over, through, or around--scoop underneath both of your opponent's hips and clasp your hands together to do...

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...

4 Part Lesson — Paul teaches how to combine the Tripod Sweep with 1Leg X: [I] If your opponent rushes in with his lead leg into your Seated Butterfly Guard, push his shin and retreat back; when he steps inside again, time his step and ...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo breaks down the essential points of defending against the Spider Guard: [I] If your opponent plays Spider Guard with a Stirrup & Lasso against your arms, you must break his grips on your sleeves to advance in po...

2 Part Lesson - Find Half Guard against an opponent protecting his inside space through posting against your upper body and retracting his Open Guard. Swim for Double Unders against his legs first and use the control to maneuver your l...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to entrap the opponent's leg and force Half Guard from Double Under Hooks against their legs and Open Guard.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo uses Double Under Hooks against the opponent's guard as a control point to run North South.

3 Part Lesson — Paul teaches a Self-Defense lesson starting on the feet: [I] Paul demonstrates how to block a strike and take the opponent down with a Sacrifice Throw. Perform the Tani-Otoshi (Valley Drop) technique as instructed for t...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo avoids danger after losing balance from a Muscle Sweep: When you stand up to break open your opponent's Closed Guard, if they successfully apply a Muscle or Lumberjack Sweep by underhooking your ankle, try your ...