2 Part Lesson — Marcelo addresses the Reverse De-la-Riva Guard for Nogi: [I] Close the window for you opponent to improve his guard by inverting underneath your base; prevent the transition to Spiral Guard by dropping your knee low and...

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 Technique - Point your knee inwards against the opponent's Spiral Guard and control his upper body to yield his offense. Use the Collar and Elbow Control and slide your knee against his guard.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo approaches his opponent and ramps up the intensity to pass: [I] Whether kneeling or standing in front of your opponent's Seated Guard, if you can control his hands and enter into the inside space quickly and for...

2 Part Lesson — While passing from standing, you offer your opponent the option to play his guard (DLR & Reverse-DLR) against your lead-leg; Marcelo explains to his Advanced Class how to deal with these positions after stepping inside:...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a Rockstar/Baseball Slide vs DLR/RDLR: [I] Avoid letting your opponent gain control over your hands as you approach his guard; point your lead knee to the outside to stifle his Delariva-Hook and stuff his ...

3 Part Lesson - As the opponent hooks into De La Riva Guard after you've stood to split his Closed Guard, point your knee and use your shin to obstruct the opponent's rotation underneath you.