3 Part Technique - Stack an opponent to defeat his Open Guard. Since the opponent will be accustomed to the situation, he will have incredibly strong grips. You must break at least one of his grips to advanced forward.

2 Part Technique - The Turning Pass vs Half Guard is an excellent choice for when your opponent is hiding the space you need for the underhook and he refuses to unlock his legs. Hold onto his toes to prevent him from posting on the mat...

2 Part Technique - If it can't finish everyone, it's not a submission. Marcelo doesn't use the Arm-In Guillotine because he doesn't believe it is a high percentage finish against larger, stronger opponents. The position is effective ho...

2 Part Technique - Marcelo considers the Over Under Pass vs Half Guard his best pass, and if given the choice, he prefers to use this Over Under Control to pass an unknown opponent's half guard. An important component of the control is...

2 Part Technique - The Over Under Pass is the most efficient and safest way to pass the half guard guard. Switch to the Turning Pass after if the opponent locks an extremely tight Half Guard or if time is a factor. If the opponent was ...

2 Part Technique - Taking the Back from the Turning Half Guard. If you cannot get the Underhook to Pass with the traditional Over/Under or Underhook and Head Control Guard pass, Turning Half Guard is a great solution. Not only is the T...