After back stepping, plant your hips to the mat and close to the opponent. If you do not use Under Hook and Head Control to stabilize the pass, substitute controlling the opponent's hips. Force the opponent into a weaker position for a...

Marcelo and Tyga discuss what to do when your opponent begins impeding your Over Under Pass by blocking your free knee or hip with his arm. If his block is weak, hop off to the side on top of his arm with your hips and look to continue...

Marcelo advises on the proper technique and posture for executing his half guard pass with an underhook. Hold the Underhook & Head Control tightly, hiding your head from the Frame Escape, and never abandon the control for a different o...

Most effective approaches in Nogi require a string of many techniques because of the slipperiness, unpredictability, and multiple possibilities that can enfold while attacking. The more you can take advantage of the "Scramble" and chai...

Marcelo and Eddie Bravo briefly discuss a few situations that occurred during their sparring sessions.

Munchie asks Marcelo how to pass Deep Half Guard while he maintains Underhook & Head Control. Marcelo insists that the crossface needs to be very tight, and emphasis should be placed on closing the distance between your shoulder and Ga...

Marcelo imparts invaluable insight for dealing with the "New School" game: De-La-Riva Guard, Berimbolo Guard, and Spiral Guard.

Marcelo aids Paul with some pointers on how to effectively hit a quick Back Step Pass against an opponent who is trying to invert for a deep DLR hook or Berimbolo Sweep.

Marcelo and Munchie discuss a thread of interconnected concepts and ideas after training the afternoon Advanced Class. Passing the Half Guard with Underhook & Head Control against a larger, strong opponent is a matter of not letting hi...

You're fighting at a consistent pace in search of an opportunity to score and the moment arises. Turn up the tempo and accelerate through the obstacle and return to your original tempo once the aftermath settles. You must develop the a...

Marcelo gives his students some insight on how to troubleshoot the finer details and mechanics of the Guillotine Choke from multiple positions. This is a great video for anyone interested in what Marcelo expects his students to do duri...

Marcelo and Diego help Jordan reexamine the priorities of control for passing the Half Guard with Underhook & Head Control.

Marcelo and his first-ever black belt, Josh Waitzkin, discuss how to comfortably pass the Half Guard when the opponent threatens the safety of your knee joint by cranking your ankle outward. Firstly, establish the position as normally ...