2 Part Technique - 2 Part Technique - An opponent with weak guard defense, oftentimes compensates with a strong frame to counter your pass from Half Guard. Deflect his resistance off of your shoulders and secure the gi version of Cross...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent traps your foot in Half Guard at the end of your slide, observe the situation, and look to establish an upper body control. As the opponent retracts his arm to prevent your Under Hook and Head Control...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds an island of control in a sea of nogi slipping: [I] Smack your opponent's frame off of your body and land tightly around his torso, preventing his arm from retracting back to become a frame. Capture the op...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo expounds more about remaining tight and close yet quick and explosive: [I] If your opponent frames against your chest, shoulders, arms, and face to prevent you from advancing close for a Half Guard Pass, make gr...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent will often pummel inside from Half Guard after you've forced Over Under. Once you feel or recognize his intentions, trap the crossed arm and secure Under Hook and Head Control to pass.

Lesson Part 1 of 2 -- Marcelo opts for an alternative upper-body control for when his opponent hides the space for a traditional far-side under-hook: If your opponent keeps their elbow held tightly against their body when you go to pus...