Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 3 -- Paul demonstrates the Back-Step Pass: If your opponent is able to under-hook you from their half-guard, you can try framing against their shoulder to make enough space for a quick pummel of your own under...

Lesson Part 2 of 2 -- Marcelo counters his opponent's counter with a reversed version of upper-body control: Don't forget to use your head as a fifth-limb to help clean up your opponent's arm when capturing them in the Cross-Arm Under-...

Lesson Part 3 of 3 -- Marcelo reminds his students of the precarious nature of balancing on top in Half-Mount: If your opponent dives under for your leg while also maintaining an Under-Hook from Half-Guard, you must deal with both prob...

Lesson Part 1 of 3 -- Marcelo clears his opponent's Half-Guard by pummeling for an Under-Hook: When you are settled on top in Half-Mount without an Under-Hook claimed yet on the far-side, keep your weight off of your opponent's upper-b...

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 deals with a Collar Grip from Half Guard (Top): You must address your opponent's grip on you collar before attempting a pass out of his or her Half Guard; otherwise you may run the risk of getting caught in som...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo converts a reversal directly into offensive play: Protect your neck when your opponent holds the Seatbelt by grabbing his or her arms and tucking your chin. Roll away from the opponent's base and work to remove...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo circumvents frames against his Half Guard Pass: Project your weight through your chest and shoulders and drive under your opponent's elbows so that you may occupy the inside space of his or her armpits and pass ...

3 Part Lesson - Choose your favorite side to hold Half Guard. Tuck and pin the opponent's leg - slowly climb upwards from the knee, hips, and en route to a strong upper body control in Half Guard.

2 Part Lesson - The opponent sits up in Half Guard towards your exposed arm to lock the Kimura. Anchor your hand and wedge behind the opponent's elbow with your thigh to flatten his lock. If you cannot get behind his elbow, clasps and ...

Sprawl, frame, and pummel against the opponent's Under Hook and Deep Half Guard.