Marcelo, Will, and Jon discuss options for passing an opponent's half guard with cross underhook control. First and foremost, the success of the position stems from maintaining a high grip on his back, which of course slightly favors t...

Develop your own personal creative capacity to play Jiu-Jitsu by imagining a variety of situations that can occur from one particular position. Instead of purely focusing on one move, recognizing your options will allow you to express ...

Jon asks Marcelo how to accurately defend against counter-pressure from Half Guard during the Turning Pass. The key to maintaining the top control lies in making your opponent carry your weight through the side of your torso. If the op...

Jon, with the aid of his partner, Dan, asks Marcelo to help him troubleshoot a common threat; that of an opponent's entry into the Deep Half Guard.

Marcelo directs Jon on which option he would take when presented with different versions of Deep Half.

Marcelo troubleshoots with Jon about a subtle transition on top: When your opponent constructs a Frame against your upper-body while playing from Reverse-Half, don't let them take away your control; pummel your Reverse Under-Hook from ...

Marcelo & Tyler help Jon out with a problematic sweeping scenario: If you come up from a less than ideal sweeping position, e.g. one that leaves you vulnerable to leg-attacks or back-takes; as demonstrated here from the 50/50 (or 50-Ze...

Marcelo talks to Bryan about aspects of scrambling for nogi: The lowered coefficient of friction found in nogi affords one the ability to use speed to their advantage when trying to put their opponent in comprising positions; place emp...