2 Part Technique - Countering the Traditional Stack Passes using the Elbow Push Technique. At the end of the Elbow Push technique, the option to trap the arm and move in to the Crucifix position is available.

2 Part Technique - Before you can establish controls to perform various sweeps, you must Hand Fight first. Use Hand Fighting to prevent the opponent from establishing grips while being offensive for your own controls and grips. Sometim...

2 Part Technique - When the opponent grabs your legs to pass they expose themselves to Armdrags. The opponent might defend you from taking their back, but will give up the Double Leg in the process.

2 Part Technique - Often the opponent will not have the best technique to start the Folding Pass. His variation may only be attacking your legs, instead of your hips and torso which is the correct way. Your legs are much stronger than ...

2 Part Technique - Before your opponent has a chance to slip his leg through your half guard any farther, knock away or rip of his grip on your collar. If you sense his weight bearing down on top of your shin, kick him overhead and pic...

2 Part Technique - The Armdrag from Butterfly Guard is a versatile and dynamic transition that can lead directly to the Back with Seatbelt Control, or even to the X-Guard when he defends by stepping up. Hand-Fight to gain the cross und...

3 Part Technique - Crunch forward with a Guillotine to prevent the opponent from pressuring your back to the mat with Under Hooks. If the opponent retreats, transition to the Front Headlock. Use the control to sweep if the opponent pla...

3 Part Technique - While hand fighting from Butterfly, bait your opponent with a free same-side grip on your wrist and Armdrag into a Double Leg from Butterfly. If he doesn't let go of your wrist after you direct him with the drag, bre...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo advises us to not fall like fresh fruit: [I] Catch your opponent off-guard when reels back from Hand-Fighting with an explosive tackle. Switch your base from seated to kneeling and drive forward into the small g...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo uses the Front Headlock to recover after getting taken down: [I] Keep weight on top of your opponent's head and prevent them from building posture up when you land; cover the back of their neck with a Front Head...

2 Part Technique - Find the 2on1 while Hand Fighting, because you need a control to offensively attack. Use your hooks to lift the opponent into the air and twist his upper body with your 2on1 Control to expose his back. The opponent w...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explores a series of contingencies: [I] If your opponent claims an Underhook, you can reduce his options by applying an Overhook and Figure-Four grip around his arm and neck; use this Quarter Nelson to help exec...