1 Part Technique - The Traditional way of Breaking the Close Guard. Marcelo firmly believes the best way of breaking the guard is by standing.

1 Part Technique - Often, the opponent will expose his back while trying to escape Side Control. Secure the Seatbelt Control to establish the position. Transition into Back Control by wedging your knee at the opponent's thigh to tip hi...

2 Part Technique - Before breaking the closed guard by standing, you must get good posture. A great way to get posture is to extend your arms right under the opponent's sternum and raise your head and upper body. Now, stand up and stag...

2 Part Technique - While trying a Circle Pass the opponent may trap you in Half Guard. There are many options to pass Half Guard, so sometimes the opponent will forget to defend against the Half Guard to Mount.

2 Part Technique - When you want to Break the Closed Guard, standing is the best option. However, many times the opponent will hold the guard and reach behind your foot for a sweep. So, sit back down and control the opponent's arm with...

2 Part Technique - After you break the opponent's closed guard, you put them in the open guard. Use the basic and traditional Knee Across vs Open Guard Pass to start to work to pass their guard. After using any guard pass, always swim ...

2 Part Technique - Securing the Seatbelt Control from the Back and how to advance to the Back Control with the Seatbelt Control. If the opponent tries to escape by moving to the opposite side, bring them back to your choking arm side t...

2 Part Technique - Once you pass the guard the opponent may try to turtle to prevent you from establishing Side Control. Quickly grab the far arm as an under hook and pull them flat. Now use an Underhook and Head Control to completely ...

2 Part Technique - This is a great sequence of techniques for beginners to learn. These techniques can help build a great foundation for students.

2 Part Technique - The opponent snatches the Single Leg for the takedown. If there is space, reach your arm inside for a Whizzer Over Hook. Pull Up on the Whizzer, while kicking down with your leg and pushing at opponent's head in the ...

2 Part Technique - The basic Collar Choke from Seatbelt and Back Control. If the opponent holds the arm, break the grip using your palm.

3 Part Technique - The Americana from Mount is a novice submission that can lead to different positions and more successful submissions. In this case, the opponent defends the Americana by turning and exposing his back. Immediately sec...

2 Part Technique - The first line of defense from an opponent's takedown is your hands, with the second being your hips by sprawling. If your opponent was able to get passed those defenses and secured a Single Leg, the Over Hook is a g...