2 Part Technique - Play where your opponent is not comfortable; this translates to breaking his preferred grips, and keeping outside of his chosen guard game. For example, if he employs the De-La-Riva Guard against you, remove his grip...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches his class the finer points of setting up a pass against the De-La-Riva Guard: [I] First and foremost, stand inside his guard with your knee driving into his DLR-Hook; otherwise you run the risk of giving...

2 Part Lesson - Recognize the opponent's play and enforce your move first. As you stall his initial momentum, look to land into the opening space and defeat the opponent's free arm. If you notice the opponent's neck is exposed, lock th...

2 Part Lesson - Diagonally point your knee against the opponent's DLR Guard to prevent him from collapsing your stance to pass. If the opponent fishes his hook deeper, back step into resetting against his guard. Pull your standing leg ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo talks about hand-fighting against DLR: [I] Constantly point your lead knee to the outside to cut off your opponent from circling around for the Berimbolo. If he reaches for your belt, intercept his hand and pin ...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo emphasizes the control of an opponent's hands to later provide an opening into Half Guard, before Back Stepping against his De La Riva Guard & Berimbolo.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters the 'Baby-bolo': [I] If your opponent manages to swing himself around your lead and get behind you with his hooks inserted, thwart his Back Take attempt by spinning back down into his Half or Closed Gua...

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 — Marcelo counters the Babybolo: [I] If your opponent is about to kick out your base after sneaking around with the De La Riva Hook to take your back, look to spin around and either grab his same-side lapel or establish a...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo preemptively counters attacks from Open Guard: [I] If your opponent tries to make an angle for his Delariva-Hook after you open his Closed Guard from standing, point your lead knee to the outside and circle inwa...

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 - With your back momentarily exposed, twist and lead with an Under Hook to return and face the opponent. It's vital to execute the twist promptly before the opponent glues himself onto your back.

2 Part Lesson - With your back momentarily exposed, twist and lead with an Under Hook to return and face the opponent. It's vital to execute the twist promptly before the opponent glues himself onto your back.