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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 ...
Defending the 2on1 Control from Guard
     

1-Part Lesson -- Marcelo teaches how to defend against getting his arm crossed from inside his opponent's Butterfly-Guard and Closed-Guard: If your opponent is able to successfully apply 2on1-Control, they can cross your arm and redire...
Knee Weave Pass vs Cross Knee Half Guard to Mount
     

Master Fabio Gurgel shares a variation on the Leg-Weave/Tripod Pass: When posting your hand against your opponent's torso to maintain an upright posture inside their Closed-Guard, grip onto both sides of their lapels for greater stabil...
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 ...
Flying Guillotine
     

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo commits to the Flying Guillotine: [I] You can catch your opponent off guard with his neck exposed by diving over the top of his Seated Position and rolling onto your back while locking on the Guillotine Choke. H...
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Knee Slide to Back Step Pass
     

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.
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...
Over Under vs Half Guard
     

3 Part Lesson - Skip the opponent's guard by forcing Half Guard, pinning him with a tight Over Under Control.
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...
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