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...

Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates three ways of gaining access to his opponent's back: If your opponent is playing an Open-Guard in a supine position and their feet are high, grab onto their ankles and force them into a backwards...

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...

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...

Master Fabio Gurgle shows how to disarm the Spider-Hook: It is important to remember not to rush though a good position when you get one; relish the moment and allow your opponent to tire themselves out by resisting in an inferior plac...

Master Fabio Gurgel finds an answer to a common Knee-Shield defense: After gaining control over your opponent's sleeve to stand up and break open their guard, hunker back down into a low squat where you can keep your opponent's leg's s...

2 Part Technique - Ankle Pick Takedown to a Circle Pass to Seatbelt Control to Rear Naked Choke.

From timing and transitional submissions to defeating exotic guards, Marcelo and Ryan Hall discuss their unique approaches to Jiu Jitsu.

2 Part Technique - The best option is to base yourself with a Collar and Knee Control if the opponent attempts to sweep using your sleeves as a control. If the opponent uses a long De La Riva Hook, use the first part of the Back Step P...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent grabs both of your sleeves while holding onto the Closed Guard, assume that he is waiting to transition to the Spider Guard. Although Marcelo knows how to unravel the hooks and pass the Spider Guard,...

3 Part Technique - If your opponent attacks one of your legs after you pop up to break his Closed Guard, take note of which side arm he uses and simply hop back down to reset. On the second attempt, pin the wrist of the hand he used be...

2 Part Technique - Don't bring your opponent to the mat if he jumps for Closed Guard from Standing. Use an underhook to hold him away from the mat and your legs while you work to break his ankles with your other hand pressing down on h...

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.