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Sprawl vs Deep Half Entry, Over Under Pass vs Half Guard, Leg Over Pass vs Deep Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Whoever wins the underhook will dominate the Half Guard position. Granted, if neither you nor your opponent has it yet, he may opt to go for Deep Half Guard. When this happens, crossface his head, sprawl back your le...
Sprawl vs Deep Half Entry, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Circumstances may call for you to sprawl against your opponent's attempt to pull you into his Deep Half Guard, but if you cannot successfully free your leg, resort to the Leg Over Pass. Upon landing, if he begins cli...
Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard, Back Step Pass vs Half Guard, Toehold Control vs Reverse Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - In this lesson, Marcelo expounds upon even more details regarding the Leg Over to Reverse Half transition and the Back Step Pass: (a) If the opponent laces his Figure-4 in a manner that prevents you from turning his ...
Sprawl vs Deep Half Entry, Sit Over vs Deep Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Recognize the opponent's Deep Half Guard intentions and sprawl away to counter. If the opponent enters Deep Half, sit over and control his upper body with an Under Hook to win the position. As the opponent uses his H...
Posted: 4256 days ago
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Sprawl vs Deep Half Entry, Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - As you feel the opponent transition underneath you, quickly control his head and sprawl against his arm before he enters into Deep Half Guard. If he progresses further, pass your leg over before he hoists your leg on...
Posted: 4067 days ago
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Sprawl vs Deep Half Guard, Under Hook and Head vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - Sprawl immediately after recognizing the opponent's Deep Half Guard intentions. To dig for the Under Hook, pin his back down and momentarily cross face to initiate your pummel. The opponent will commonly re-cross face, ...
Posted: 3888 days ago
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Over/Under Control vs Butterfly, Underhook & Head Control vs Half Guard, Over/Under Pass vs Half Guard, Pull Escape vs Kimura, Sprawl vs Deep Half Entry
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo and Scramble-clad Philzinho show advanced ½-Guard Passing: [I] If your opponent wraps around your arm for a Kimura when you dive in to pass with an Underhook, quickly hide your hand under your thigh until...
Sprawl vs Deep Half Entry, Underhook & Head Control Pass vs Half Guard, Leg Over Pass vs Deep Half, Sit Over vs Deep Half, Back Step Pass vs Deep Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows what to do after diving in and facing the Deep Half: [I] Avoid both shoulderlocks (Kimura or Omoplata) and the Triangle, distribute your weight evenly between your upper and lower body, and connect your ha...
Passing & Forcing Half Guard vs Guard Pull, Sprawl vs Deep Half Guard
     

3 Part Lesson - Control the opponent's Collar and await his Guard Pull. Use your elbow to hand fight away his own Collar Control and distance your other hand away to completely halt his grips. As he pulls, pin his knee, close the dista...
Sprawl vs Deep Half Entry → Over Under Pass vs Half Guard → Back Step Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters entry into the Deep Half with two passes: [I] If you're pulled into a Deep Half Guard wherein your opponent has claimed both an Underhook as well dominion over your leg with his arm, try to Sprawl your ...
Forcing Half Guard, Half Guard to Mount
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo instructs a passing sequence based on forcing positions and winning "short races".
Passing Lock Down, Sprawling & Back Step Pass vs Deep Half Guard
     

4 Part Lesson - Navigate through an opponent's Lock Down and Deep Half Guard by changing the direction of your knees as you pass, sprawling, and Back Stepping.
Pull Escape vs Leglock from Butterfly → Pull Escape vs Leglock from Deep Half
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains how to deal with Leg Attacks: [I] The moment you sense your opponent shift directions opposite to that of a conventional sweep, reposition your base so that you can generate momentum outward; utilize yo...
Sprawl & Leg Over vs Deep Half Guard Entry
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the sprawling movement and head control used to block an opponent from digging underneath into Deep Half Guard. In Addition, Marcelo defines when to misdirect and augment the opponent's pull with his ow...
Posted: 2851 days ago
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Sprawl & Leg Over vs Deep Half Guard Entry
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the sprawling movement and head control used to block an opponent from digging underneath into Deep Half Guard. In Addition, Marcelo defines when to misdirect and augment the opponent's pull with his ow...
Posted: 2849 days ago
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Sit Over & Leg Over vs Deep Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo sits or swings his leg over the opponent's upper body if he can't stop the Deep Half Guard Entry with a strong sprawl.
Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo troubleshoots his Leg Over Pass: [I] Tuck your foot up and away from your opponent's feet when you surmise that he is searching for the Lockdown/Grapevine (Nijugarami) while inside of his Half Guard. Lay low and...
Sprawl vs Deep Half Entry → Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters Deep Half: [I] If your opponent takes advantage of your base after you step up from kneeling to gain mobility by diving under your hips and catching your leg, post your hands on the mat to push yourself...
Posted: 2552 days ago
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Sprawl vs Deep Half Entry → Over Under Pass → Turning Pass
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo uses a Sumo-esque technique to avert Deep Half: [I] Sprawl your leg back when your opponent reaches for your outside leg in Half Guard for a transition to the Deep Half Guard. The key to pummeling back either an...
Leg Over vs Deep Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - Give yourself space to maneuver your lower body by sprawling against the opponent's reach into Deep Half Guard. Extend your left leg, drop your right knee down, and swipe your leg over the opponent's head and upper body...
Posted: 2377 days ago
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Preventing Leg Attacks from Half Guard & Mount
     

3 Part Lesson - The moment Marcelo anticipates he will become threatened with an opponent's leg attack, he will eject himself from the danger before it starts. His breakout is immediate, but still under control with coordinated movemen...
Sprawl vs Deep Half Entry → Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds a pass against a Deep Half Guard Pull: [I] If your opponent launches underneath your base and collects your hips in a Deep Single Leg Half Guard (aka Deep-Shallow, Gordo-Half, et al.), push yourself backwa...
Hand Fighting & Sprawling vs Under Hook & Deep Half Guard
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to Hand Fight in Half Guard against your opponent's reach towards an Under Hook. Posting, pushing, and pummeling for space, while sprawling away keeps you positioned to own Half Guard.
Sprawl & Under Hook and Head Control vs Deep Half
     

Sprawl, frame, and pummel against the opponent's Under Hook and Deep Half Guard.
Leg Pull Counter → Back Step Reset vs De La Riva → Sit Over vs Deep Half Guard
     

5 Part Lesson — Marcelo gets himself out of trouble and resets from a bad imposition: [I] You want to give yourself the option of breaking out of your opponent's guard for many reasons; perhaps, you're not ready to attack, or you're st...
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