2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo chains passes together: When approaching your opponent's Open Guard, be careful not to let them control your lead leg with a grip. Place your opponent's foot towards center before assuming grips on the pants an...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo has a series of planned passes after forcing his opponent's back flat on the mat: If your opponent has his or her legs uncrossed, hit the Standing-Step Pass (X-Pass); if your opponent blocks the X-Pass by cross...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo puts the cart before the horse in terms of non-telegraphically passing without first establishing stabilizing controls: [I] Passing from Combat-Base (Suwariwaza; Sonkyo, Kikyo, Tatehiza, Hanza, Yankii, et al.) i...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds a way around the Seated Butterfly Guard: [I] Utilize Collar & Elbow Control to surprise your opponent with a quick Knee Slide Pass straight into Munegatame (Underhook & Head Control from Side Mount). [II] ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows how to pass if your opponent wins the Cross-Grip: [I] In the event that your opponent obtains a Cross-Grip for 2on1 Control, immediately answer back by breaking the grip off with a smack. If he is strong a...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent shields his knee against your chest to relieve pressure and grips your collar. Break his grip to re-direct the tempo and pick his knee off the mat to modify his guard. Kick your leg free or fold the opponen...

2 Part Technique - As the opponent attempts to recover against your pass, circle towards his head and pummel inside. Fight against the opponent's knees and legs to establish control and secure the pass.

2 Part Technique - If your opponent anticipates the Knee Slide against his Butterfly Guard after you grab for Collar & Elbow Control, tug him forward and cut your foot out from between his legs for the Standing Step Pass. If you encoun...

2 Part Technique - Fold the opponent if he holds your leg in Half Guard as you stand to pass. If the opponent's leg remains strong enough to prevent the fold, concentrate both hands on his knee to force the pass.

2 Part Technique - Approach your opponent's Butterfly with the idea of winning on the very first move in the hand fight. Primarily, you'll want to gain an underhook, but if he hides it well, play low and plan for a strong collar tie wh...

2 Part Technique - Push your opponent flat onto his back and pass with the Standing Step by pushing his knee down and kicking your leg back while supporting your weight down on his stomach. Drive your shin across his belly and prepare ...

2 Part Technique - Press the opponent to the mat and initiate a guard pass using Collar and Elbow Control. You may not be able to Standing Step Pass or Knee Slide if the opponent locks a strong Half Guard. The opponent's next reaction ...