Marcelo and Tyga discuss what to do when your opponent begins impeding your Over Under Pass by blocking your free knee or hip with his arm. If his block is weak, hop off to the side on top of his arm with your hips and look to continue...

Jake Shields looks on as Marcelo and Jimmy discuss the protocol for maintaining control during the Turning Pass vs Half Guard. If you feel your opponent escape his hips enough to possibly capture your back, immediately spin back around...

Munchie asks Marcelo how to pass Deep Half Guard while he maintains Underhook & Head Control. Marcelo insists that the crossface needs to be very tight, and emphasis should be placed on closing the distance between your shoulder and Ga...

Marcelo and Munchie discuss a thread of interconnected concepts and ideas after training the afternoon Advanced Class. Passing the Half Guard with Underhook & Head Control against a larger, strong opponent is a matter of not letting hi...

Marcelo gives Tyler 3 Options for dealing with the Knee-Shield: [1] Dive in with a pressure pass against his knee and let-up, as soon as you feel the tension release, quickly race back inside before the opponent has a chance to reactiv...

Marcelo helps Joe understand the importance of multitasking his limbs and coordinating his attack tightly, without gaps in his approach against the Half Guard. Keep your elbow held tight against your side by your hip to prevent your op...

Marcelo discusses with his class the important moment during a transition when you need to increase the intensity of your control in order to ensure your success in establishing a pass or reversing with a sweep.

Marcelo helps Tyler defeat the dreaded Knee-Shield (Knee High on Shoulder/Chest) and Z-Guard (Knee Low and/or Feet Crossed).

Marcelo explains to Munchi how and when to apply appropriate shifts in weight distribution while on top with Underhook & Head Control to counter an opponent with excellent guard recovery skills or reversals from the Half Guard.

Marcelo and Brandon discuss the importance of keeping your hips low and heavy when prying your leg free from Half Guard to the Mount. A very common mistake is to elevate the hips, however this leaves your opponent on bottom with the op...

Marcelo discusses how to force yourself through and Hand Fight away the opponent's post against your head into Under Hook and Head Control.

Prevent your opponent's guard recovery from Half Guard by maintaining a "Turk" around his leg in the Half Mount. Sprawl your weight heavily away from the far-side and do not lean too far onto your hip. If you secure the near-side Under...

Marcelo divulges his preferred methods for passing from Half-Guard: If you find yourself getting pushed back with frames against your opponent's Half-Guard when you've found the far-side Under-Hook, try driving off of the tips of your ...