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...

2 Part Technique - This variation of the North South Choke is when the opponent disrupts your submission by blocking the non-choking arm from clasping together for the finish. Instead of trying to pummel inside for the grip, wrap over ...

2 Part Technique - The North South Choke is the solution when you pass the opponent's guard and they don't try to escape. The opponent will only hold their arms in tight and defend against your armbars or other submissions that require...

2 Part Technique - Omoplata submission from the Guard. If the Opponent is able to counter by rolling, the North South Choke will be able available.

2 Part Technique - The Omoplata is a great technique to either submit your opponent or force the sweep to score points. It is important to chop down heavily with your leg for a successful Omoplata. It is common for your opponent to rol...

3 Part Technique - Your next movement will always depend on your opponent's reaction. This instructional focuses on the connection between these Guard Passes, not the details of the move. Often, your only option is to force a technique...

2 Part Technique - The Leg Over Pass can be used as a solution against several positions. Sometimes when using the Standing Step Pass the opponent may attempt a Half Guard Sweep or transition into X Guard, so this will be a great time ...

2 Part Technique - When you stand to use the Standing Step Pass make sure you keep the opponent pinned to the ground. You don't want to give the option for the opponent to stand also. The opponent may hold your leg in Half Guard to pre...

2 Part Technique - It is always better to defeat an opponent's offense, before it can even occur. This idea makes the Under Hook and Head Control vs Half Guard is a very successful technique against the opponent's Deep Half Guard attem...

2 Part Technique - The Leg Over Pass is a great solution if the opponent escapes your Mount by securing Half Guard. If the opponent escapes differently by creating a lot of space, transition from Mount to Knee on Belly to secure a anot...

2 Part Technique - A common situation to use the Leg Over Pass is against an opponent escaping your mount. Use your knee as a pivoting point to swing your leg over and land on your hip. Control the position with an Under Hook and swim ...

2 Part Technique - It is common for the opponent to escape Mount by turning and pushing to Half Guard. Base your weight on the escaping side, so the opponent cannot easily escape. Leg Over using your free leg while securing an Under Ho...

2 Part Technique - Use hand fighting to open the opponent's arms and clear a path for a takedown. Turn the corner to finish a strong Double Leg. A common reaction from the opponent is a quick Under Hook to prevent Side Control after a ...