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...

2 Part Technique - When the opponent puts your back to the mat to pass your guard, you must keep your feet inside and push back to reset yourself into the Butterfly Guard. If the opponent is able to get under a leg to start Stack Passi...

2 Part Technique - Countering the Traditional Stack Passes using the Elbow Push Technique. At the end of the Elbow Push technique, the option to trap the arm and move in to the Crucifix position is available.

2 Part Technique - Prevent the opponent from establishing a secure Stacking Pass by blocking the closest arm. Pass your legs over while pushing your arm to full extension for the best Elbow Push possible. If the opponent is able to cou...

3 Part Technique - Before your opponent can secure your collar for the Stacking Pass, intercept his hand and latch onto his sleeve right above the back of his elbow. Use this control to redirect his pressure away from your upper body b...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent controls your hips to counter a Hip Roll Escape, his second attack will generally be to climb up your body for Under Hook and Head Control. Continue your Elbow control from the Elbow Push, to instead ...

2 Part Technique - Before your opponent can establish a grip onto your collar for the Stacking Pass, intercept his wrist with both hands and redirect it away from your chest. As he continues to pressure around your open guard, look to ...

3 Part Technique - Whenever your opponent commits his upper body to controlling your legs, whether it be for a Toreando Pass or Stacking Pass, you are not obligated to concede putting your back flat onto the mat. Stiff-Arm his exposed ...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent opts to pass your Open Guard with A Stacking Pass, throwing your legs off to the side, take advantage of his lowered posture and sit up onto his back. If you feel him force into your posted arm behin...

2 Part Technique - Control at the opponent's elbow, press away while extending your arm, and sit up quickly with posture to counter his stacking pass. Posturing immediately will prevent the opponent from circling around. If the opponen...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo recovers his guard against a Double-Under/Stack-Pass attempt: [I] If your opponent cuts the corner around your leg from underneath, stretch out your hips and look to find an exposed triceps. Place your hand on t...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo snaps on a Triangle while defending a Stack: [I] If your opponent attempts the Double Under Pass, hang your weight onto his arms with your legs and secure grips on behind his elbows. Swing your foot in front of ...

2 Part Technique - When your opponent chooses a side to pass from the Double Stack, open up his triceps for the Elbow Push Escape by extending your legs onto his shoulders. If you can't push him away, let him pass around and quickly in...