2 Part Technique - The Backstep Pass vs Half Guard is a great solution when the opponent is able to secure the Underhook in Half Guard. Not only can you use the Underhook and Head Control with the Over Under Half Guard Pass, but with t...

2 Part Technique - Instead of creating new moves to deal with exotic situations, use your already known familiar techniques that are part of your game. Before the opponent can invert or start to play his guard, switch to the Back Step ...

2 Part Technique - The best counter would be to sprawl with Head Control to prevent the opponent's Deep Half Guard. Since the opponent is blocking your leg from moving backwards, you must move forwards instead. Press down on the oppone...

3 Part Technique - If your opponent is content on holding you defensively in half guard, switching your base from side to side can create openings for scoring an underhook when he tries to follow you. Attempt the Back Step first to rel...

2 Part Technique - An opponent with a strong butterfly game will oftentimes follow your leg with his hook after you've launched into your back step pass. Stop yourself from landing your hip onto the mat by remaining posted on your hand...

2 Part Technique - One of the benefits of using the cross underhook with the Back Step Pass is the opportunity to take your opponent's back when he turns over onto his knees to avoid the half guard pass. Use the strong grip on his back...

2 Part Technique - Finding the underhook to pass your opponent's half guard may take several transitions; if you miss on the Leg Over Pass after transitioning to Mount against his guard, quickly spin around to the reverse half guard, a...

 If the opponent controls at your knee to prevent your leg from swinging over, secure Under Hook and Head Control through the opening. Since your Under Hook is reversed, cross your knee through the middle to pass safely. If the opponent starts to hip escape exposing your back, force yourself into Mount.">2 Part Technique - You will have the speed advantage against an opponent with his back on the ground. Pressure into Mount by forcing the opponent's leg in between yours.

2 Part Technique - The Back Step into Reverse Half Guard is an excellent solution for when your opponent places you inside his Half Guard and you cannot pummel for an underhook. As you land your hip onto the mat on the opposite side, t...

2 Part Technique - Passing the Lockdown can be quite pesky and unenjoyable, especially when you don't know how to counter it. When you sense the danger of getting your leg entangled in this manner, try your best to hide your ankle from...

3 Part Technique - Use the principle of "I believe I can and will" to continue switching your base against an opponent that locks a deep Under Hook from Half Guard, to find the Under Hook. Back Stepping can create the openings needed i...

3 Part Technique - In this lesson, Marcelo expounds upon even more details regarding the Leg Over to Reverse Half transition and the Back Step Pass: (a) If the opponent laces his Figure-4 in a manner that prevents you from turning his ...