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Turning Halfguard to Taking the Back
     

2 Part Technique - Taking the Back from the Turning Half Guard. If you cannot get the Underhook to Pass with the traditional Over/Under or Underhook and Head Control Guard pass, Turning Half Guard is a great solution. Not only is the T...
Backstep Pass vs Half Guard and Half Guard to Mount with Underhook and Head Control
     

2 Part Technique - The Backstep Pass vs Half Guard is a great solution when the opponent is able to secure the Underhook in Half Guard. Not only can you use the Underhook and Head Control with the Over Under Half Guard Pass, but with t...
Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - When you stand to pass make certain to keep the opponent pinned to the ground. You don't want to give him the option for the opponent to stand also. The opponent may hold your leg in Half Guard to prevent the pass wh...
Posted: 5297 days ago
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Back Step Pass vs Inverted Open Guard, Back Step Half Guard to Back Control
     

2 Part Technique - Instead of creating new moves to deal with exotic situations, use your already known familiar techniques that are part of your game. Before the opponent can invert or start to play his guard, switch to the Back Step ...
Posted: 5264 days ago
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Over Under Pass vs Half Guard, Sit Over vs Deep Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If the opponent escapes your Seat Belt Control by putting his shoulders to the mat, switch to the Over Under Pass vs Half Guard to stay in a good advantageous position. During your transition, he may instead swim und...
Back Step Pass vs Half Guard, Half Guard to Mount, Underhook and Head vs Half Guard, Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - If your opponent is content on holding you defensively in half guard, switching your base from side to side can create openings for scoring an underhook when he tries to follow you. Attempt the Back Step first to rel...
Counter vs Lockdown, Over Under Pass vs Half Guard, Underhook and Head Control, Half Guard to Mount, Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Immediately counter the lockdown by forcing your heel upwards, swiping your foot away by twisting your hips, and switching your hips again to bring your foot close. Pummel for the Over Under Control Pass vs Half Guar...
Leg Over vs Half Guard, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The best counter would be to sprawl with Head Control to prevent the opponent's Deep Half Guard. Since the opponent is blocking your leg from moving backwards, you must move forwards instead. Press down on the oppone...
Posted: 5139 days ago
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Back Step Pass vs Half Guard, Underhook and Head vs Half Guard, Back Step Half Guard to Mount, Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard, Folding Pass vs Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - An opponent with a strong butterfly game will oftentimes follow your leg with his hook after you've launched into your back step pass. Stop yourself from landing your hip onto the mat by remaining posted on your hand...
Back Step Pass vs Half Guard, Underhook and Head vs Half Guard, Back Step Half Guard to Mount
     

2 Part Technique - The back step pass from half guard is a great alternative passing option when the opponent assumes single leg control from butterfly. Secure a collar grip behind his neck while you step in between his legs, letting t...
Back Step Pass vs Half Guard, Back Step Half Guard to Back Control, Seatbelt Control from Back
     

2 Part Technique - One of the benefits of using the cross underhook with the Back Step Pass is the opportunity to take your opponent's back when he turns over onto his knees to avoid the half guard pass. Use the strong grip on his back...
Transition to Mount vs Butterfly, Leg Over to Back Step Pass, Back Step Half Guard to Back Control
     

2 Part Technique - Finding the underhook to pass your opponent's half guard may take several transitions; if you miss on the Leg Over Pass after transitioning to Mount against his guard, quickly spin around to the reverse half guard, a...
Transition to Mount vs Butterfly, Leg Over Pass, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard, Back Step Pass
     

2 Part Technique - After vaulting over your opponent's guard into the mount, an easy solution for when he captures your ankle is the Leg Over Pass. Simply, dismount by swinging your free leg over his chest and landing with a good farsi...
Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The opponent will commonly lock Half Guard to prevent your initial Guard Pass. As he reaches under for a Deep Half Guard or X Guard, immediately pull your leg straight up to reset the position. If the opponent was fa...
Posted: 4933 days ago
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Head & Arm Control vs Half Guard, Over Under Pass, Half Guard to Seatbelt Control
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponents tries to counter your Underhook & Head Control versus his Half Guard by framing against your neck, either grit down and squeeze him tighter or simply divert his pressure off to the side, locking him...
Leg Over Pass vs Deep Half Guard, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard, Guillotine from Mount
     

3 Part Technique - The Back Step Pass is a solution for passing without an underhook, but if your opponent makes it past your crossface and goes deep, preventing the backstep, thwart his plans by swinging your free leg over his face, l...
Transition to Mount vs Butterfly, Reverse Underhook and Head vs Half Guard, Knee Cross vs Half Guard, Half Guard to Mount
     

2 Part Technique - You will have the speed advantage against an opponent with his back on the ground. Pressure into Mount by forcing the opponent's leg in between yours. If the opponent controls at your knee to prevent your leg from sw...
Back Step Pass vs Half Guard, Back Step to Over Under Pass
     

2 Part Technique - The Back Step into Reverse Half Guard is an excellent solution for when your opponent places you inside his Half Guard and you cannot pummel for an underhook. As you land your hip onto the mat on the opposite side, t...
Posted: 4652 days ago
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Collar and Elbow Control vs Butterfly, Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard, Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard, Back Step Half Guard to Over Under Pass.
     

3 Part Technique - Use Collar and Elbow Control to connect your initial pass. Leg Over to counter the opponent's Deep Half Guard and look for the Under Hook. If the opponent secures an Under Hook first, exposing your back, turn to face...
Over Under Pass vs Half Guard, Counter vs Lockdown, Knee Slide Pass vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Passing the Lockdown can be quite pesky and unenjoyable, especially when you don't know how to counter it. When you sense the danger of getting your leg entangled in this manner, try your best to hide your ankle from...
Guillotine vs De-la-Riva → Back Step Half Guard to Over Under Pass → Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard
     

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo swivels around his opponent's Half Guard until an opportunity to attack presents itself: [I] Look for the Reverse Underhook off the Back-Step to pass into North/South or land on his neck for the Guillotine Choke...
Back Step Half Guard to Mount & Back Control
     

2 Part Lesson - During the Back Step, Marcelo attaches himself behind the opponent's shoulder to connect Mount or Back Control.
Posted: 2622 days ago
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Back Step Half Guard to Back Control
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo takes the back: [I] If your opponent starts trying to get up onto his knees after you hold him down with the Back-Step, entice his expose by pulling him onto his side closer to the prone position. Before he has ...
Posted: 2622 days ago
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Folding Pass vs Butterfly, Under Hook and Head Control vs Half Guard, Half Guard to Mount
     

3 Part Technique - Fold the opponent's legs if you notice their alignment is perpendicular. As the opponent pushes to reset, turn and twist inside against his posting hands to collapse his arms. Combine the principle of believing in on...
Back Step Pass vs Half Guard, Over Under Control vs Half Guard, Sit Over vs Deep Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Use the principle of "I believe I can and will" to continue switching your base against an opponent that locks a deep Under Hook from Half Guard, to find the Under Hook. Back Stepping can create the openings needed i...
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