2 Part Technique - Before the opponent can establish a control and put you in the De La Riva Guard position, break the grips and work a pass of your own, such as the Over / Under Guard Pass. However, now the opponent was able to establ...

2 Part Technique - Defeating the Triangle requires immediate posture before your opponent can completely lock his legs. Always bring your same knee up as your trapped arm inside to block your opponent's hips from rotating and finishing...

From timing and transitional submissions to defeating exotic guards, Marcelo and Ryan Hall discuss their unique approaches to Jiu Jitsu.

2 Part Technique - Instead of creating new moves to deal with exotic situations, use your already known familiar techniques that are part of your game. Before the opponent can invert or start to play his guard, switch to the Back Step ...

2 Part Technique - The best option is to base yourself with a Collar and Knee Control if the opponent attempts to sweep using your sleeves as a control, particularly with De La Riva Guard. If the opponent uses a long De La Riva hook, u...

3 Part Technique - Sometimes you wind up falling into the triangle. Before your opponent has a chance to capitalize on your misfortune, immediately begin posturing up and away from being pulled down into the submission by grabbing onto...

2 Part Technique - Don't bring your opponent to the mat if he jumps for Closed Guard from Standing. Use an underhook to hold him away from the mat and your legs while you work to break his ankles with your other hand pressing down on h...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent begins to interfere with your pushing hand while you break his Closed Guard from Standing, grab onto his gi pants on the inside of his knee so that you can continue applying pressure. Keep hold of th...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent grabs both of your sleeves while holding onto the Closed Guard, assume that he is waiting to transition to the Spider Guard. Although Marcelo knows how to unravel the hooks and pass the Spider Guard,...

2 Part Technique - The most common leglock counter while standing is to spin away and disengage from the pass. While this works, it is a wasted opportunity; instead of backing off, stay in range and high knee your leg out of danger. Th...

3 Part Technique - If your opponent attacks one of your legs after you pop up to break his Closed Guard, take note of which side arm he uses and simply hop back down to reset. On the second attempt, pin the wrist of the hand he used be...

2 Part Technique - Paying attention to even the smallest battles for position can make a huge difference when it comes to success or failure during a fight. This is particularly evident while engaged in Hand Fighting for grips while pr...