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...

1-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo shares options as an alternative to disengaged supine guard-play: If your opponent manages to find separation from your Seated/Open Butterfly-Guard while they are in a standing posture, it may pose som...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo asks his students to train sweeping from 50/50: Enter into the 50/50 from an Open Guard of your choice; whether it be from a Cross Guard, Tripod Guard, Goes Guard, or even an Inverted Guard depending upon your ...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo conceptualizes how to guard yourself and keep distance away through frames and legwork - specifically against an opponent continuously pressuring hard with low style guard passing.

2 Part Lesson - Neutralize the stack pass by crossing the opponent's arm across your body and sit upright to block the oncoming run to North South.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo recovers his guard against a Double-Under/Stack-Pass attempt: [I] If your opponent cuts the corner around your leg from underneath, stretch out your hips and look to find an exposed triceps. Place your hand on t...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo prevents from being stacked and holds guard through wiping his legs back inside and pushing against the opponent's elbow.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo avoids and counters the Double Under Stack Pass: [I] Lay your legs heavily against your opponent's arms as you seek to control his triceps or sleeves; press his forehead if he gets too close and begins to initia...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo recovers from the Double Under Stack Pass: [I] Place your hands behind his arms, cupping his elbows, as you lay your legs heavily against his shoulders, creating counter pressure. If you begin to be stacked vert...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches a sequence: [I] If you lose control over your opponent's hands after pulling Seated Guard and he picks up your ankles to place you flat on your back for the Stacking Pass, straighten out your legs, makin...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters the X-Guard in 3 stages; early upon entry, during the position, and after the sweep: [I] If your opponent tries to Hook Sweep you with the intention of claiming X-Guard, simply swing your leg across his...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows an important counter to a popular pass: [I] If your opponent attempts an Single Leg Stacking Pass, you need to intercept his hand before he makes his grip on your collar; you may still have time to remove ...