Marcelo implements one of his signature passes: The sport of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu offers a unique scenario of engagement wherein an opponent may remain in a downed position and is not obligated to stand back up onto their feet; one can ...

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo shows three levels of sweep starting from Butterfly-Guard: Hand-fight to enter into an Over/Under Clinch while seated in front of a kneeling opponent, and fall into a Hook-Sweep in the direction of you...

3-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo shows a nogi variation of the Torreando-Pass to take the back: Pin your opponent's hip down while posting against their knee as you circle around heavily into Side-Control. Quickly switch from their l...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo inverts his opponent's guard to land in North/South: If your opponent is keeping their knees close to their shoulders and contracting into a shell, it will be difficult to pull their leg straight for a typical ...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo enters Single Leg X from a Reverse Hook Lift against a resisting opponent: The moment your Butterfly Guard has it's wings smashed together with a Folding Pass, immediately bring your knees together while mainta...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo shows how to switch sides while passing: When you approach your opponent's guard and apply pressure, do so without opening yourself up to counterattack; close the distance but keep your limbs tucked. Have your ...

3 Part Lesson - Framing, pushing, blocking, & defending are essential to respond and reset against constant pressure passing.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo evades submission from a Triangle and immediately replies back with an attack: If your opponent fires up a triangle and it's locked tightly around the top of your head, posturing up as an answer will be too dif...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo discusses momentum in relation to pulling X-Guard: If you can pull guard from standing, utilize the falling energy to help load your opponent up onto your hooks for a powerful lift. Pop the opponent up like a fo...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows how to aggressively attack the Open Guard: [I] If your opponent is seated upright in front of you, your hands must be actively engaged in the Hand-Fight for Grips (Kumite-arasoi, Kumi-gata, et cetera). Tak...

2 Part Lesson - Use short and strong bridges underneath the opponent's Mount to create the space necessary to wedge your first knee inside.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to pierce a skilled and armored Butterfly Guard when the opponent is tense, alert, and concentrated. Marcelo offsets the opponent with a firm clubbing collar tie, before spearing into the openings.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo wants his students to find the line between Safety & Danger: [I] Never let your feet get ahead of your hands. If you plant your base too closely to your opponent, he may find a hook or grip that will lead to you...