Marcelo helps Tyga find a way to infiltrate the base of a conservative and defensive opponent. One must coordinate both the hands and feet in pulling the opponent forward. Keep your elbows low and tight to your sides as you look to hoo...

Paul asks Marcelo about recovering Butterfly from the Half Guard with 2on1 Control; he also makes a keen observation in regard to Marcelo's passing style: unlike most right-leg-lead players, who will pass fast on their right-side and h...

Marcelo explains how to he prefers to defend a Knee-Cut with a Hook-Lift from Shin-on-Shin: Force your opponent to overshoot if they try cutting across your lap with their knee by elevating them overhead with your Butterfly-Hook agains...

Marcelo and Atos help Bryan understand better options out of Y-Guard; particularly, transitions into X-Guard. He also advocates preventative measures when it comes to avoiding the Half-Mount.

Master Fabio Gurgel shares some incredible details to regarding guard recovery to Paul & Josh: Pressing your opponent away with a frame, in this case a posting arm, against their far-hip while turned onto your side, can only be maintai...

Marcelo masterfully explains to Josh how he applies several countermeasures from the Reverse Half-Guard: If your opponent is able to perform a Back-Step against your Half-Guard while also holding onto your back at the shoulder, first c...