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...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo back-steps out of De la Riva: [I] If your opponent's DLR-Hook can be pressed low with your knee toward the outside, you may have enough clearance to simply cross through for a Double Knee Slide Pass. However, if...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo passes the opponent's De La Riva through a up-right and strong back step, applying his guard passing principal of forcing Half Guard through a new perspective.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explicates the intricacies of his Back-Step Pass against the De-la-Riva Guard: [I] Post on the heel of the palm of your hand, grabbing the same-side lapel; when you back-step, twist the grip to further stabilize...

2 Part Technique - Avoid letting your opponent control you with his Spiral Guard by extending your leg to remove the Reverse De-La-Riva hook, and then point your knee to the outside for the Knee Slide Pass. If he does manage to invert,...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the proper stance and posture to stay parallel against an opponent's DLR Hook, and how to strike against openings to force Half Guard.

2 Part Lesson - As the opponent spirals underneath you, base against his inversion and prevent his free leg from crossing. Reset back into his guard or react against his movement towards your back by anchoring into the position of Back...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo defends the Berimbolo and applies his Back-Step sequence: After standing to break open your opponent's Closed Guard, stand in a posture that kills the Delariva-Hook; point your knee towards the outside and cont...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo handles the DLR-Guard in the Gi: [I] If you encounter difficulty removing your opponent's DLR-Hook with a Back-Step Reset, try kicking your ankle free and slipping your leg out between his legs into Side Control...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explores more counters against DLR Guard: [I] If your opponent beats your knee-pointing with a Deep de la Riva Hook, reset the position by pinning his wrist down and performing a Backstep to clear his hook. [II]...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates how to neutralize the De La Riva Guard: [I] If your opponent grabs your sleeve, immediately anchor your arm with a stable counter-grip; e.g. the collar/lapel. If your opponent tries to rotate around...