1 Part Technique - The Traditional way of Breaking the Close Guard. Marcelo firmly believes the best way of breaking the guard is by standing.

2 Part Technique - Before breaking the closed guard by standing, you must get good posture. A great way to get posture is to extend your arms right under the opponent's sternum and raise your head and upper body. Now, stand up and stag...

2 Part Technique - While trying a Circle Pass the opponent may trap you in Half Guard. There are many options to pass Half Guard, so sometimes the opponent will forget to defend against the Half Guard to Mount.

2 Part Technique - This sequence of techniques are great fundamentals for novice students.

2 Part Technique - Breaking the Closed Guard when the opponent holds on while you stand.

2 Part Technique - The Over Under Control from Standing can lead to the most basic takedown in Jiu Jitsu, the Hip Throw. The connection between techniques, such as the Near Side Armbar and Americana, will help build a strong foundation...

3 Part Technique - Use a Hip Throw to get the opponent to the ground. Hold on to the secured arm and finished with the Armbar from Side Control. If the opponent pulls their arm away, quickly secure Side Control and advanced to the Moun...

2 Part Technique - Controlling inside at the opponent's biceps will prevent most to all submissions from closed guard. Immediately jump, or step if the opponent is too heavy, to stand and break his closed guard by pressing inside the k...

2 Part Technique - Clear the opponent's hands to reveal his legs for the takedown. If the opponent is able to close guard, pummel inside to prepare for your posture. After controlling his biceps, step forward into a strong and staggere...

3 Part Technique - It is essential for the opponent's back to be on the mat before passing, so force Over Under Control to establish this. Pull the Over Hook high to create the space needed for your knee. Use your knee to press down on...

3 Part Technique - The first step in passing the Closed Guard is to gain posture. Position your arms correctly and prepare to stand up to uncross his ankles. Once his guard is open, keep your elbows close and your posture low so that y...

3 Part Technique - Recovering the Closed Guard from underneath Side Control is a matter of applying the proper body mechanics and leverage against your opponent to create the space needed for escape. A normal hip escape in this situati...

2 Part Technique - Henrique shows how to break the Closed Guard, and pass the Open Guard from a technical base. Once his opponent's ankles uncross, he protects his hips from Open Guard attacks by holding his elbows close to his body an...