Marcelo navigates around a counter to his initial sweep: Oftentimes, tall opponents may be nimble enough to catch themselves from falling by backstepping against your knock-over from 1Leg-X; when this happens, time their press forward ...

Marcelo advances to Single-Leg X in response to a counter: If your opponent decides to stand up in time to stop your Collar & Elbow Control Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard, oftentimes you can take advantage of the newly opened space un...

Marcelo connects another pass together against his opponent's guard: After having broken your opponent's posture backwards from a Seated-Guard to a Standing Half-Guard, they may try to attack your free outside-leg by scooping underneat...

Marcelo exerts an assertive passing attack from standing against an Open-Guard: If your opponent is seated, sitting upright on the ground playing an empty Butterfly-Guard (a.k.a. Sitting-Guard, Seated-Guard, et al.), they may be poised...

Master Fabio Gurgel exploits a common defensive reaction from his opponent in Butterfly with an Over-Hook: If your opponent drives forward after you've collapsed their near-shoulder and grabbed their far-triceps, elevate them overhead ...

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo shares key details for executing his infamous Over/Under Pass without the gi: Connect your shoulder onto your opponent's torso while maintaining a strong upper body frame with your arms attached aroun...

Advanced Lesson Part 3 of 5 -- Marcelo devises drill-able scenario to let his students experience the frustration and pressure that comes from an all-too-frequent competitive plan, when your opponent is up on points with little time re...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo deals with an Inverted Guard: If your opponent falls out of your Standing Closed Guard Break to attack your legs, be ready to lift your knees out of danger; if they K-Guard your lead leg, take a second high-ste...

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo applies a Knee-Cut Pass: If your opponent opts for Single Leg Control from Seated Guard (Butterfly, Koala, Shin-to-Shin, et al.), secure a same-side Collar-Grip and drive your opponent flat while crossing your ...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo hangs onto his Guillotine: Shove your opponent's shoulders back to make them err by leaning forward with their neck exposed for a quick snap into a Guillotine Choke. Step in between their legs with your lead fo...

2 Part Lesson -- The intensity necessary to sweep your opponent might be the same level as is needed to hold them down: For Example, your opponent is oftentimes warned in advance when you enter into an Omoplata; they will sometimes gen...

3 Part Lesson - Upright forward balance is crucial to stay in position to hand fight against the opponent's 50/50, because sitting to your rear opens spaces for your leg to be attacked.

3 Part Lesson -- Remove your lead leg from danger after standing up to break open your opponent's Closed Guard by raising your knee up to your shoulder and stepping out. Do the same for your other leg just in case your opponent tries t...