2 Part Lesson — When your opponent has secured Side Control and he attempts to mount because he senses passivity, act accordingly by denying him the points: [I] As soon as he steps over, stretch your bottom leg and scoop up his ankle w...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares a method of Guard Recovery against a Standing Pass attempted without set grips: [I] Halt the opponent's pass by catching his trailing leg in Half/Quarter Guard, and then defend the oncoming Underhook & He...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo informs his class on how to turn the tables on an opponent moments before being passed: [I] If your opponent manages to surprise you, leaving no other recourse but to capture his leg in Half Guard, avoid letting...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches a very important lesson on Guard Retention with 2on1 Control: [I] While holding the 2on1, your opponent only has one hand available to grab one of your legs and pass to either the right or left. Regardle...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo insists on his students connecting a recovery with a follow-up sweep or submission: [I] Holding 2on1 Control affords one with the ability to retain his or her guard after an opponent grabs a leg and tries to pas...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo and Kon show more on the Back Step Counter Attack: [I] Tuck in your elbow, hide your head, and hug the far hip as your opponent lands in your Reverse Half from a Back Step. Feed his lapel behind his back and swi...

1 Part Lesson - If the opponent Back Steps further away, avoiding your Butterfly Guard Hook, switch to controlling his lapel as a substitute control in reversing him.

Defending the Kimura is unforgiving against a larger and stronger opponent. Support your weakened arm and bridge to loosen his control. Force the extra effort needed to reverse the position and torque your arm free using technique.

3 Part Lesson - Answer the opponent's forward momentum into Half Guard by twisting him off balance. With his knee on the mat acting as a pivoting point, your arc will often allow you to snatch an Under Hook. If the opponent connects an...

4 Part Lesson - Paul links the connection between a Hook Sweep, Elbow Control Armbar, and Guillotine from his utilized Twist Sweep from Half Guard.

4 Part Lesson - The Jedi Mind Trick was coined as a vanishing act to answer against the Back Step Pass. This technique from Half Guard shares the same end game with a Berimbolo, which routes into a sweep, pass, or potential back take.

4 Part Lesson — Paul strings together the Hook, Shin-In, and Unbalance Sweeps: [I] Win the Hand-Fight to gain deeper Control when your opponent opens up to retract his arms; e.g. use the 2on1 to gain Double Underhooks or Over/Under Con...