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...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a fast armbar and guard recovery from the Triangle: [I] If your opponent tries to claim and underhook against your Butterfly Guard while you're holding the opposite wrist, you can sneak your foot out onto ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo adds to the Stacking Pass Defense: [I] Avoid letting your opponent make a Collar Grip and apply a Stiff-Arm Action to his triceps for the Elbow Push Escape against the Stacking Pass. If he makes the grip, press ...

3 Part Lesson - Crunch and use your feet to barrier yourself from the opponent's forward pressure against your Butterfly Guard. As you engage with your Elbow Control Armbar, a strong opponent can retaliate by stacking and passing. Elbo...