3-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates his Elbow-Push Escape and a series of connected contingencies: If your opponent bypasses your legs and winds up closing in onto your side, try defending your position by applying a stiff-a...

2 Part Lesson - Neutralize the stack pass by crossing the opponent's arm across your body and sit upright to block the oncoming run to North South.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo recovers his guard against a Double-Under/Stack-Pass attempt: [I] If your opponent cuts the corner around your leg from underneath, stretch out your hips and look to find an exposed triceps. Place your hand on t...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo recovers from the Double Under Stack Pass: [I] Place your hands behind his arms, cupping his elbows, as you lay your legs heavily against his shoulders, creating counter pressure. If you begin to be stacked vert...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a fast armbar and guard recovery from the Triangle: [I] If your opponent tries to claim and underhook against your Butterfly Guard while you're holding the opposite wrist, you can sneak your foot out onto ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows an important counter to a popular pass: [I] If your opponent attempts an Single Leg Stacking Pass, you need to intercept his hand before he makes his grip on your collar; you may still have time to remove ...

1 Part Lesson - As the opponent returns to pummel against your Elbow Push, deflect his Under Hook and cross his arm using the 2on1. Bridge into a Single Leg if the opponent restrains your 2on1 Escape.

2 Part Technique - When your opponent chooses a side to pass from the Double Stack, open up his triceps for the Elbow Push Escape by extending your legs onto his shoulders. If you can't push him away, let him pass around and quickly in...

3 Part Technique - Whenever your opponent commits his upper body to controlling your legs, whether it be for a Toreando Pass or Stacking Pass, you are not obligated to concede putting your back flat onto the mat. Stiff-Arm his exposed ...

2 Part Technique - Counter the Stacking Pass with an Elbow Push, and if your opponent continues to hold onto your legs, sit up and grab his far shoulder, making sure he cannot reach around your head. If he tries to lift and pin your ba...

2 Part Technique - The Stacking Pass is best prevented by not allowing your opponent to latch onto your collar; employ whatever means necessary to avoid letting him make this grip. If he persists with the pass anyway, gauge the distanc...

2 Part Technique - Before your opponent can establish a grip onto your collar for the Stacking Pass, intercept his wrist with both hands and redirect it away from your chest. As he continues to pressure around your open guard, look to ...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent pressures forward, not allowing you to Elbow Push first, Hip Roll against his weight. When getting to your knees to initiate the Hip Roll, do not allow any space for the opponent to secure back contro...