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 ...

Master Fabio Gurgel opts to grab his opponent's lapel rather than their belt for an Over/Under Pass: Starting from inside control over your opponent's Open-Guard, if you cannot readily cross your leg over for a Knee-Slide Pass, you can...

Advanced Lesson Part 2 of 3 -- Paul connects the Back-Step with a Guillotine: Free your knee as you swing across to the opposite side of your opponent's under-hook and half-guard for the Back-Step Pass; if you don't free it, your oppon...

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 ...

3 Part Technique - Passing the Guard and Halfguard using Over / Under Control. This is one of Marcelo's favorite Guard Passes. The Nogi version is exactly the same, except you would use Head and Underhook Control if you or your opponen...

3 Part Technique - Getting Seatbelt Control from 3 common positions. How to put hooks in from this position. Finishing with the traditional Collar Choke from the Back submission. The Seatbelt Control position is the most important part...

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...

2 Part Technique - The Over Under Pass is one of the most successful guard passes used. It would be ideal to continue from the Over Under Pass vs Butterfly into the Over Under Pass vs Half Guard. The Over Under Control vs Half Guard is...

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 - Not only can you use the Guillotine vs Half Guard to submit the opponent, but to help pass the Half Guard as well.

2 Part Technique - You can secure the Front Headlock for the Guillotine Sweep in many situations, but the most common being from an opponent's takedown. If your opponent attempts to move to Side Control, continue the hold and free your...