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Push to Open Guard, Standing Step Pass vs Open Guard
     

Marcelo exerts an assertive passing attack from standing against an Open-Guard: If your opponent is seated, sitting upright on the ground playing an empty Butterfly-Guard (a.k.a. Sitting-Guard, Seated-Guard, et al.), they may be poised...
Push to Open Guard, Knee Slide Pass vs Open Guard
     

Marcelo deflects into an contingent pass against direct opposition: If you feel your opponent clamping down and crossing their feet behind your knee to block you from executing a full backswing retraction with the Standing-Step Pass, i...
Push to Open Guard, Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard
     

Marcelo connects another pass together against his opponent's guard: After having broken your opponent's posture backwards from a Seated-Guard to a Standing Half-Guard, they may try to attack your free outside-leg by scooping underneat...
Stomach Push vs Ankle Pull Sweep from Open Guard
     

4-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates how to successfully rebound back from a near-sweep directly into a pass: Oftentimes, after hitting a Double-Leg Takedown (a.k.a. Front-Tackle, Morotegari, Baiana, et al.) you will end up i...
Over Under Pass vs Butterfly
     

Marcelo implements one of his signature passes: The sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a unique scenario of engagement wherein an opponent may remain in a downed position and is not obligated to stand back up onto their feet; one can ...
Over Under Pass to Half Guard
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo's most explains his breach into Half Guard from his most notable Guard Pass. Through an Over Under Control, Marcelo lunges into Half Guard, while forcing the opponent's outter leg down to block the Closed Guard ...
Knee Slide to Back Step & Knee Parry
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo instructs one of his leading go-to combos by chaining together a Knee Slide into Half Guard, then Back Stepping with his left leg towards the far side. If the opponent continues to force an up-right position fro...
Over Under Pass to Half Guard
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo's most explains his breach into Half Guard from his most notable Guard Pass. Through an Over Under Control, Marcelo lunges into Half Guard, while forcing the opponent's outter leg down to block the Closed Guard ...
Collar and Elbow Control vs Butterfly → Knee Slide Pass → Taking the Back
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo puts the cart before the horse in terms of non-telegraphically passing without first establishing stabilizing controls: [I] Passing from Combat-Base (Suwariwaza; Sonkyo, Kikyo, Tatehiza, Hanza, Yankii, et al.) i...
Double Under Control vs Butterfly → Jumping Pass vs Butterfly → Folding Pass vs Butterfly
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo passes the guard from his knees: [I] Trap your opponent's ankles in between your knees by either hopping forward and pinching or feeding his feet inside from standing. Secure Double Underhooks along his sides, t...
Folding Pass vs Butterfly → Folding Pass to Mount
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo develops pressure in all positions through passing: [I] Deflect your opponent's knees from impeding your pathway around his guard by clubbing your forearm against the side of his legs and delivering your center-...
Collar Tie to Over Under Pass & Jumping Pass vs Butterfly Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to pierce a skilled and armored Butterfly Guard when the opponent is tense, alert, and concentrated. Marcelo offsets the opponent with a firm clubbing collar tie, before spearing into the openings.
Kick-Back Pass to Knee on Belly vs Foot Wipe & North South vs Inversion
     

3 Part Lessons - Use consistency and timing with your Kick-Back Pass & Knee on Belly to beat the opponent's Foot Wipe Counter. As you circle closer to his upper body, the opponent will invert to create space. Dive and dig into North So...
Breaking The Closed Guard → Double Knee vs Open Guard
     

Marcelo nullifies the Spider Guard after breaking the Closed Guard: [I] Use the opponent's gi to pull yourself close in a crouch in toward the opponent with your knee defending the recomposition of the Closed Guard. Keep your shoulders...
Kick Back & Over Under Pass vs Butterfly Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to pierce a skilled and armored Butterfly Guard when the opponent is tense, alert, and concentrated. Marcelo offsets the opponent with a firm clubbing collar tie, before spearing into the openings.
Hand Fighting
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo wants his students to find the line between Safety & Danger: [I] Never let your feet get ahead of your hands. If you plant your base too closely to your opponent, he may find a hook or grip that will lead to you...
Knee Slide Pass vs Butterfly
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo opts for "Skipping" passed the guard in Nogi: [I] Slowly passing with pressure starting on the legs can prove tediously difficult against a game opponent; they will oftentimes frame and hip escape well before yo...
Stacking Pass vs Open Guard → Shoulder Drive to North South
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo takes note of guard flexibility and passes accordingly: [I] Try running around to the opposite side when you clear your opponent's legs with a Stack Passs (Double or Single), this tactic alone may catch him off ...
Double Belt Control → Turning Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo uses a questionably illegal tactic to pass: Feed your opponent's ankle into the Quarter Mount from his Open Guard and secure your hands on his belt. According to the rules of the IBJJF, placing two hands on the ...
Breaking the Closed Guard → Knee-Through Pass vs Open Guard
     

3 Part Lesson —Marcelo cracks open a stubborn Closed Guard: [I] If you detect problems when standing up from your knees inside the Closed Guard, e.g. your opponent looks to attack your legs, change up your tactics by bringing the oppon...
Folding Pass → Double Under Hooks vs Half Guard → Over Under Pass → Shoulder Drive Pass
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo implements a passing sequence that avoids the opponent's offensive grips: [I] Smack your opponent's knee and cover his or her thigh with your hips for a Folding Pass. Secure Double Underhooks around the torso as...
Knee Slide Pass vs Butterfly → Standing Step Pass vs Butterfly → Push to Open Guard
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo puts pressure on a defensive Butterfly Guard: [I] If you can find a gap along your opponent's side, fire your lead leg knee through the space for the Knee Slide Pass. If the opponent's elbow is tightly defending...
Hand Fighting vs Butterfly Guard → Knee Slide Pass vs Open Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows how to aggressively attack the Open Guard: [I] If your opponent is seated upright in front of you, your hands must be actively engaged in the Hand-Fight for Grips (Kumite-arasoi, Kumi-gata, et cetera). Tak...
2on1 Control Knee Slide Pass
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches useful variations of the Knee-Cut/Cross/Slide/Slice Pass: [I] Push your opponent's back flat on the mat with 2on1 Control or gain the 2on1 after you push his Butterfly Guard. Drive your knee inside and p...
Posture vs Spider Guard → Breaking Grips vs Spider Guard → Passing vs Spider Guard
     
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