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Over Under Pass vs Butterfly
     

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 ...
Push to Open Guard, Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard
     

Marcelo connects another pass together against his opponent's guard: After having broken your opponent's posture backwards from a Seated-Guard to a Standing Half-Guard, they may try to attack your free outside-leg by scooping underneat...
Push to Open Guard, Knee Slide Pass vs Open Guard
     

Marcelo deflects into an contingent pass against direct opposition: If you feel your opponent clamping down and crossing their feet behind your knee to block you from executing a full backswing retraction with the Standing-Step Pass, i...
Toreando Pass vs Open Guard, Half Guard to Mount, Armbar from Mount
     

Marcelo derives a contigency attack after sweeping: If your opponent stands up to break open your Closed-Guard, seize control over both of their ankles making grips at the heels to knock them backwards for a sweep. If they land too far...
Back Step Kneebar vs Half Guard, Toe Hold vs Reverse Half
     

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Master Fabio Gurgel shows a Back-Step against Half-Guard into some Double-Trouble: Starting from a split-leg position on top, swing your far-foot behind you in a wide arc such that you land sitting on top of y...
Posted: 943 days ago
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Knee Slide Pass vs Spider Guard
     

Master Fabio Gurgle shows how to disarm the Spider-Hook: It is important to remember not to rush though a good position when you get one; relish the moment and allow your opponent to tire themselves out by resisting in an inferior plac...
Knee Weave Pass vs Cross Knee Half Guard to Mount
     

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...
Passing the Open Guard
     

Master Fabio Gurgel finds an answer to a common Knee-Shield defense: After gaining control over your opponent's sleeve to stand up and break open their guard, hunker back down into a low squat where you can keep your opponent's leg's s...
Monoplata-Sweep to Armbar from Over-Hook & Elbow-Control Hook-Sweep
     

Master Fabio Gurgel exploits a common defensive reaction from his opponent in Butterfly with an Over-Hook: If your opponent drives forward after you've collapsed their near-shoulder and grabbed their far-triceps, elevate them overhead ...
Over-Hook and Elbow-Control Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard
     

Master Fabio Gurgel teaches how to convert a guard recovery into a sweep: After you've bumped your opponent with your inner-arm accompanied with a bridging escape, angle your shoulders perpendicularly to their chest while framing again...
North South Choke vs Reverse Half Guard
     

Advanced Lesson Part 3 of 3 -- Paul converts a Back-Step Guillotine into a North/South Choke: After you've cleared your knee and swung over to the opposite side of your opponent's Half-Guard, they may try to prevent you from successful...
Back Step Pass vs Half Guard
     

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...
Posted: 1105 days ago
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Guillotine Choke vs Reverse Half Guard
     

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...
Single Leg, Deep Half Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass from Half Guard, Shin-In Sweep from Half Guard
     

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...
Circling Pass vs Open Guard, Over Under Pass vs Half Guard
     

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...
Over Under Control, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Bridge Escape from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Counter the Over Under Guard Pass by crunching your body and stopping their diagonal pressure. With your Over Under Control, Hook Sweep the opponent to reverse the position. If the opponent is able to flatten your ba...
Turning Halfguard to Taking the Back
     

2 Part Technique - Taking the Back from the Turning Half Guard. If you cannot get the Underhook to Pass with the traditional Over/Under or Underhook and Head Control Guard pass, Turning Half Guard is a great solution. Not only is the T...
Turning Mount Escape to Shin-In Half Guard Sweep
     

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...
Posted: 5997 days ago
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X Guard Entry from a Hook Sweep to Shin-in Sweep and Unbalance Sweep from Xguard
     

2 Part Technique - Use the traditional Over Under Hook Sweep to set up the Xguard Sweep and entry. When you try the first sweep the opponent may defend by using their weight and holding. Instead of using this sweep, transition into the...
Turning Halfguard Pass and Side Control to Mount
     

2 Part Technique - If you cannot pummel for the Head and Underhook Control to Pass the Half Guard traditionally because the opponent got the Underhook first, you can switch to the Turning Halfguard and pass. Now after passing, the oppo...
Knee Cross from the Over / Under Half Guard Pass and Back Step Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If the opponent is able to get the under hook while you perform the Over/Under Guard Pass, establish the Underhook and Head Control the opposite way instead. Flatten the opponent out and bring your knee across the mi...
Back Step Half Guard and Knee Slide Through Pass
     

2 Part Techniques - Establish the Collar and Elbow Control and first attempt the Knee Slide Through Pass. If you are not able to cross the knee, switch to the Back Step Half Guard to pass on the opposite side. Use the Underhook and Hea...
Standing Step Pass, Knee Slide Pass, and Leg Over Pass
     

3 Part Technique - Press the opponent's back to the mat to initiate passing. Control at the opponent's stomach and knee, while keeping your far leg out. Attempt the Standing Step Pass, but if the opponent holds a Half Guard, use the Kn...
Back Step Half Guard to Over Under Guard Pass
     

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...
Over Under Pass vs Butterfly and Half Guard
     

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...
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