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...

Marcelo & Tom help Zack reclaim the Underhook against the Half Guard. This is one of the few instances where you will need to transition to the opposite side or to N/S while holding the Underhook after a pass. Your opponent has suffici...

Marcelo imparts invaluable insight for dealing with the "New School" game: De-La-Riva Guard, Berimbolo Guard, and Spiral Guard.

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 and Diego help Jordan reexamine the priorities of control for passing the Half Guard with Underhook & Head Control.

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 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...

An opponent will prevent you from establishing Underhook and Head Control against Half Guard by controlling your bicep. Pummel and parry against the opponent's posting arms to collapse his control.

Marcelo explains to Dillon how to establish his base after the Backstep. Fight for the Underhook against the opponent's Reverse Half while posting up high with your other hand. If he remains flat on his back, lock Underhook & Head Cont...

As the opponent attempts to obstruct your Half Guard Pass by posting against your hip, pummel your knee inside to counter. Twist your hips and knee away at the end, while maintaining a strong Under Hook and Head Control, to finish with...

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.