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Countering the Stack Pass with Elbow Push and transitioning into the Crucifix
     

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.
Elbow Control Armbar to an Omoplata
     

2 Part Technique - Elbow Control Armbar from the Butterfly Guard. If the opponent is able to continue to rotate his arm through the Elbow Control Armbar, the Omoplata is available for the sweep and submission.
Posted: 5757 days ago
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Omoplata to North South Choke when the opponent rolls
     

2 Part Technique - Omoplata submission from the Guard. If the Opponent is able to counter by rolling, the North South Choke will be able available.
Posted: 5756 days ago
 82633 views
Re-Omoplata when the opponent rolls to another Omoplata
     

2 Part Technique - You secure the Omoplata, the opponent counters by rolling. You establish and control the arm to attack again with the Omoplata. However, now the opponent is able to free his arm and tries to come on top. You can Omop...
Posted: 5751 days ago
 80669 views
Ankle Pick to Circle Pass to Seatbelt Control
     

2 Part Technique - Ankle Pick Takedown to a Circle Pass to Seatbelt Control to Rear Naked Choke.
2on1 Control to Pulling Guard to Tripod Sweep and Push Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - Hand Fighting for the 2on1 Control. Once established, pull Butterfly Guard. If the opponent pulls back to try and break the 2on1, you must accept it and follow his pull. Perform the Tripod Sweep. If the opponent stil...
Countering Guard Passes and when the opponent tries to establish Side Control
     

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...
Elbow Push to Fireman
     

2 Part Technique - The opponent pushes your back to the mat, which is a situation and position you do not want. Now, the opponent tries to stack and pass your guard. Counter this pass by using the Elbow Push technique and than reset in...
Passing the De La Riva Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Before the opponent can establish a control and put you in the De La Riva Guard position, break the grips and work a pass of your own, such as the Over / Under Guard Pass. However, now the opponent was able to establ...
Triangle and Triangle Sweep to Spiral Armbar
     

2 Part Technique - Not only is the Triangle a strong submission, but it can be used to sweep the opponent as well. Once the opponent falls and you land on top, their arm is exposed for the Spiral Armbar. Your intention will be the Spir...
Posted: 5692 days ago
 83007 views
Escape vs Knee Bar from Open Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If the opponent spins to an inverted guard to capture the leg for a Knee Bar, counter the situation by pulling your leg out immediately. However, the opponent may be able to triangle your leg to start the submission....
Posted: 5688 days ago
 80577 views
Omoplata to Triangle
     

2 Part Technique - If the opponent resists the Omoplata Submission by trying to pull their arm out, switch to the triangle for a strong and secure submission.
Countering the Double Under Stack Pass and finishing with a 2on1 Hook Sweep
     

3 Part Technique - The Stack Pass is not a Guard Pass Marcelo prefers to use because of the energy needed and resistance involved in this pass. However, being able to counter and deal with this Guard Pass is essential to have a well ro...
Omoplata from Open Guard to Re-Omoplata
     

2 Part Technique - The Omoplata can be a great technique to submit the opponent or force them to roll for the sweep. While on top you can even Re-Omoplata again for another submission attempt. You will now be in a different Omoplata po...
Posted: 5645 days ago
 80450 views
Posture Escape vs Triangle
     

2 Part Technique - Defeating the Triangle requires immediate posture before your opponent can completely lock his legs. Always bring your same knee up as your trapped arm inside to block your opponent's hips from rotating and finishing...
Posted: 5640 days ago
 80238 views
Circling Pass vs Open Guard, Over Under Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent wants to pull guard, anticipate his reaction and secure the inside of his pant legs to start the Circling Pass. The Circling Pass can open up your opponent and force him into Half Guard, which is a d...
2on1 Control, Pull Guard, Tripod Sweep, 1 Leg X Guard Entry, 1 Leg X Guard Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - You must secure a control before pulling guard, preferably 2on1 Control. The Tripod Sweep is a simple and basic sweep that loses it's effect against knowledgeable opponents, but can lead to the more advanced 1 Leg X ...
Straight Footlock Escape from Open Guard
     

2 Part Technique - You will be more at risk to leg attacks if you leave your feet and legs loose with no control in the Open Guard. If the opponent grabs your ankle, immediately twist your heal inwards to escape the first variation of ...
Posted: 5595 days ago
 79958 views
Ryan Hall and Marcelo discuss several aspects of Jiu Jitsu
     

From timing and transitional submissions to defeating exotic guards, Marcelo and Ryan Hall discuss their unique approaches to Jiu Jitsu.
Posted: 5581 days ago
 81502 views
Triangle, Elbow Control Armbar from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - It is common for the opponent to defend the triangle submission by connecting his hands underneath. Counter the defense by baiting a fake opening for him to escape. Once he postures to free his arm, he will be expose...
Posted: 5576 days ago
 80772 views
Double Knee Pass vs Open Guard
     

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...
Posted: 5570 days ago
 79959 views
Back Step Pass vs Inverted Open Guard, Back Step Half Guard to Back Control
     

2 Part Technique - Instead of creating new moves to deal with exotic situations, use your already known familiar techniques that are part of your game. Before the opponent can invert or start to play his guard, switch to the Back Step ...
Posted: 5569 days ago
 80169 views
Elbow Push vs Stacking Pass, Hip Roll vs Side Control
     

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...
Posted: 5545 days ago
 79080 views
Posture Escape vs Triangle
     

2 Part Technique - Defeating the Triangle requires immediate posture before your opponent can completely lock his legs. Always bring your same knee up as your trapped arm inside to block your opponent's hips from rotating and finishing...
Posted: 5534 days ago
 77834 views
Omoplata, Triangle, Elbow Control Armbar
     

3 Part Technique - The opponent might defend the Elbow Control Armbar by escaping his arm to the side, but will only expose himself to an Omoplata. It is common for a strong opponent to pull back from your new control on his elbow for ...
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