Marcelo attempts to explain the importance of not telegraphing your true intentions to his training partner, known affectionately as "The Russian", Ruslan Khaskhanov. With the help of our in-house translator, Yakov, Marcelo communicate...

Don't miss out on this exclusive, in-depth conversation between two black belt ADCC veterans that was recorded after some solid training. Marcelo recounts some of the weaknesses he found in his 2011 fight with Australian middleweight, ...

Marcelo and Paul discuss some high-level details concerning how to successfully pass with grips on your opponent's pants.

Marcelo explains to Joel and Tyga how to deal with a foot-on-the-hip while hand-fighting against Butterfly. If his leg is locked out straight and jamming your hip to keep distance, swat it off and sprawl onto it when he tries to step b...

Marcelo helps Jimmy find a solution for when his opponent stops his "Over/Under Pass" (Underhook & Overhook on the arms, not the legs e.g. Miragaia or Bernardo Faria's Over/Under) and takes him to the opposite side. The answer is to pe...

Marcelo walks around his class during drills to explain the details (and variations) of one of his highest % passes.

Marcelo addresses issues regarding the intricacies of the limb placement involved with passing the ¾-Guard into the ½-Guard with dominant control.

Marcelo instructs on how to beat the opponent's Hand Fighting to prevent his Under Hooks and the importance of clearing your body during the Arm Drag from Butterfly.

Dan Covel asks Marcelo how he can prevent the Inverted Armbar from Butterfly. Countering begins with avoiding placement of your hand on the mat using aggressive hand-fighting for inside control over the biceps.

Marcelo explains the importance of enjoying your training process without focusing entirely on results and valuing competition.

Marcelo explains two varying mistakes that leads you into failing. The mistake you manufacture on your own and the error your opponent forces from you through counters and traps. Study and develop technically to answer your mistakes yo...

Marcelo and Alex Condos help out former Bellator Bantamweight World Champion, Zach Makovsky with a problem in regards to passing against a Leg-Lasso or Foot-Wipe movement. If one's arm becomes entangled when passing low and tight, you ...

From your Double Under Control against Butterfly, your head movement will dictate your pass. Look away to jump against his hooks, or look towards your Over Under to pass.