4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo applies a Knee-Cut Pass: If your opponent opts for Single Leg Control from Seated Guard (Butterfly, Koala, Shin-to-Shin, et al.), secure a same-side Collar-Grip and drive your opponent flat while crossing your ...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo points out the importance of adapting your passing style based on your opponent's vulnerabilities as well as his or her offensive threats: There are a multitude of passing options from the kneeling position aga...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo points attention to the dichotomous relationship between passing with control and passing with speed when sweat becomes a factor in nogi: When you're still dry during the early goings of a match, you can more r...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows how to aggressively attack the Open Guard: [I] If your opponent is seated upright in front of you, your hands must be actively engaged in the Hand-Fight for Grips (Kumite-arasoi, Kumi-gata, et cetera). Tak...

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...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo exploits the reduced friction of nogi: [I] Deprive your opponent of any control when standing above his Open Guard and thrust your knee across his leg, slipping through his defenses and landing heavily on his si...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo navigates through an opponent wanting to use a Single Leg or 1LXG from Butterfly against his lead leg by controlling their upper body first to create openings.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo approaches his opponent and ramps up the intensity to pass: [I] Whether kneeling or standing in front of your opponent's Seated Guard, if you can control his hands and enter into the inside space quickly and for...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches quite arguably the most important lesson on passing and the reason behind his success in forcing the Half Guard against good guard players.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters the Seated Single with Passing: [I] Keep your opponent down off of a Single by picking up his leg, stepping over it, knocking him back, and cutting across with and Underhook when he opens his elbow for ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares 3 Knee Slide Pass Variations: [I] Keep your opponent at a distance while standing against his Seated Guard until he opens up his elbow for you to claim Underhook & Head Control; simultaneously, cut your k...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo explicates on the matter of Taking the Back from the Front Headlock Position: [I] If your opponent takes a shot on your legs, continually Sprawl your legs back until your knees and hips are free from his control...

2 Part Lesson - Use your Under Hook from passing in connection with an Armbar to pre-play your next move offensively. If the opponent's near arm obstructs your Far Side attack it's an opportunity and not an interference.