Marcelo derives a contigency attack after sweeping: If your opponent stands up to break open your Closed-Guard, seize control over both of their ankles making grips at the heels to knock them backwards for a sweep. If they land too far...

4-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates how to successfully rebound back from a near-sweep directly into a pass: Oftentimes, after hitting a Double-Leg Takedown (a.k.a. Front-Tackle, Morotegari, Baiana, et al.) you will end up i...

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...

Lesson Part 1 of 2 -- Marcelo opts for an alternative upper-body control for when his opponent hides the space for a traditional far-side under-hook: If your opponent keeps their elbow held tightly against their body when you go to pus...

Lesson Part 2 of 3 -- Marcelo troubleshoots some common scenarios for the Over/Under Pass: If your opponent is turning over onto their side and hiding the space for your Under-Hook well, you may not be able to pummel your hand inside t...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo counterattacks heavy passing pressure from Double-Unders/Body-Lock: If your opponent is pressuring you with their shoulder to pass your Half Guard but they're keeping their hips too high, use their high center ...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo uses nogi tactics for passing with the gi: If you are too reliant on grips, you will sometimes miss opportunities to improve your position with subtle shifts of balance mixed with pummeling. Use your chest to h...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates passing directly into the Mount from Half Guard in Nogi: Wrench your opponent's shoulder with your Underhook until you can pin their elbow against the side of their head; solidify this lock by cinc...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo opts for the Mount from Half Guard (top): If your opponent is effectively defending your pass into Side Control against their Half-Guard, you oftentimes advance directly into the Full Mount Position. Starting w...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo breaks his opponent's Underhook from Half Guard: If your opponent secures an Underhook, possibly with a grip on your jacket, explosively turn your shoulders into the arm; make grips on the sleeve above the oppo...

2 Part Lesson - Battle against the opponent's Deep Half Guard by framing and pummeling for Under Hooks. If the opponent beats your sprawl and starts pulling you on top, swing your leg over his upper body to land onto the other side.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo deals with the Standing Closed Guard: If your opponent jumps for Closed Guard after you've established Collar & Elbow Control, adjust your base and don't lean backwards. Leaning slightly forward will prevent yo...