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 ...

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...

Master Fabio Gurgel shares a variation on the Leg-Weave/Tripod Pass: When posting your hand against your opponent's torso to maintain an upright posture inside their Closed-Guard, grip onto both sides of their lapels for greater stabil...

Master Fabio Gurgel teaches an important lesson on breaking the Closed-Guard: Place your opponent in a position in which you are at rest, while they are expending energy, so that you can anticipate their next step and gain tempo. Fight...

2 Part Technique - The Knee Slide Pass is a very strong guard pass with limited defenses. The Single Leg from Half Guard is a possible solution to reverse the situation, but if your opponent is stronger and heavier you will have to wor...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent wants to pull guard, anticipate his reaction and secure the inside of his pant legs to start the Circling Pass. The Circling Pass can open up your opponent and force him into Half Guard, which is a d...

2 Part Technique - The traditional mount escapes will not work against someone with a good mount. You try to bridge and push the knee, but nothing is working. You will now have to risk even more because you made the mistake of being mo...

2 Part Technique - The Back Step Half Guard is a great solution when you cannot establish an underhook for passing. Sometimes the opponent may secure an underhook in Half Guard, so use the Back Step Half Guard to pass on the opposite s...

2 Part Technique - The Under Hook is a big advantage in Half Guard to keep your opponent's weight off of you. Not only can you sweep your opponent using the Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard, but use it as an entry to X Guard as well. When...

2 Part Technique - Standing and pulling your arm out is a great way to escape the Omoplata. However, if the opponent is a head in position, rolling on your shoulders is the favorable counter.

2 Part Technique - The best Omoplata escape is to posture and free your arm first. However, maybe the opponent has advanced further into the Omoplata, so it is not always the case. Even though rolling is a great escape from the submiss...

2 Part Technique - The Over Under Pass is the most efficient and safest way to pass the guard. Use the Over Under Control for Gi and the Underhook and Head Control for Nogi. If the opponent was able to establish the Underhook first, sw...

2 Part Technique - Prevent the opponent from establishing a secure Stacking Pass by blocking the closest arm. Pass your legs over while pushing your arm to full extension for the best Elbow Push possible. If the opponent is able to cou...