2 Part Technique - Open Guard techniques are neutralized with control, rather than guard passing. Having the control first gives you the next move. From the control, drag the opponent's leg across your body and fold him. If the opponen...

3 Part Technique -If we don't want to see what our opponent has to offer from his Closed or Open Guard, stand up and pick him up off the ground. Pry his legs open and prepare to pass immediately after he slips off of your hips. If he t...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo passes the Reverse De La Riva Guard: [I] Shift your base while standing so that you can block off access for your opponent to dive and spin underneath with a Spiral Guard Sweep. Use your inside elbow to knock aw...

3 Part Lesson - Turn your knee against the opponent's guard to inhibit his De La Riva offense and break his cross collar control. Drag the opponent's leg across your body and close the distance before he re-places guard. If the opponen...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo talks on distance and timing for a pass after his grip-break: [I] Avoid disconnection with your opponent after breaking his grips; immediately maneuver yourself into a passing position. Grab his pants by the kne...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo uses a Squeegee and Modified Leg Drag to Pass or Take-The-Back: [I] Dive into your opponent's Open Guard with your hands, bringing your knee up and over his leg and knocking away his frames as you settle into Ha...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo protects his lead leg from the 50/50: Try your best to avoid the entanglement altogether by pulling your foot out of danger before your opponent can solidify the position. However, if you are trapped by your op...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo shows how to switch sides while passing: When you approach your opponent's guard and apply pressure, do so without opening yourself up to counterattack; close the distance but keep your limbs tucked. Have your ...

4 Part Lesson - The Jedi Mind Trick was coined as a vanishing act to answer against the Back Step Pass. This technique from Half Guard shares the same end game with a Berimbolo, which routes into a sweep, pass, or potential back take.

2 Part Lesson - The opponent will immediately stand up or initiate guard after you've swept, so instantly launch into Half Guard as he attempts to distance himself or Leg Drag against his Guard Recovery.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows 3 passes for when an opponent blocks you with a De-La-Riva Hook: [I] If your opponent grabs onto your ankle, preventing you from passing his Open Guard with a Knee Slide, Standing Step, or Circle Pass, rel...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows how to Escape (and then Pass) the Spider Guard: [I] First figure out which lead leg you need to leave inside of your opponent's Open Guard to pass immediately after you free your hands. Rotate your hands a...