Marcelo Garcia: Passing the Inverted Guard

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo passes the Upside-Down Guard: If your opponent insists on engaging you with an Inverted Guard, you cannot offer your lead leg to get entangled, nor can you carelessly misplace your hand inside for a possible Arm-Bar. Keep your feet away and approach your opponent’s legs with your hands; push their knees away and force them to create frames against your body. Pummel inside the frames and drop down on top of your opponent securing the North/South Position. [07:59] If you encounter difficulty with the first method, you may need to team-up on one of your opponent’s legs before pummeling inside for control. Cross your foot through your opponent’s guard but quickly drop your kneed down on their leg to pin it down. Pummel for either an Under-Hook or Reverse Under-Hook to establish the top position after releasing the pin with your knee.