2 Part Technique - Often the opponent will not have the best technique to start the Folding Pass. His variation may only be attacking your legs, instead of your hips and torso which is the correct way. Your legs are much stronger than ...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent folds your Butterfly Guard, immediately dedicate both of your hands to controlling his wrist and keep your folded hooks taut. Gain the 2on1 with his cross sleeve and begin crossing it as you free you...

2 Part Technique - The Folding Pass is an effective method for attacking your Butterfly Guard, but if you react in a timely manner, you can thwart his pass attempt by framing his face, clearing room for your hips, and recovering back y...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo professes the ins-and-outs of counterattacking a near-pass: [I] The upright posture while playing Seated Guard has the added benefit of placing you in an ideal position for resisting a sudden pass attempt; if yo...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo gives credit to the tenacity of wrestlers when they counterattack immediately after retreat: [I] If your opponent tries to land on your legs while you are playing Seated Butterfly, look to stiff arm his head fir...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo seeks to exploit an imbalance to recover his guard: [I] If your opponent attempts a Folding Pass and transitions to a Leg-Mount, preventing your feet and knees from pressing him away, immediately grab his arm th...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo pummels out of trouble against a tight pass: If your opponent fails to climb and crawl up the length of your body to secure the pass, you can rely on the previous lesson's technique where you can whip your legs...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo conceptualizes how to guard yourself and keep distance away through frames and legwork - specifically against an opponent continuously pressuring hard with low style guard passing.

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo uses his favorite frame to defend and counter a pass: If your opponent bypasses your Butterfly-Hooks with a Folding Pass and begins climbing up your torso for a pin, keep distance by wedging your forearm agains...