2 Part Technique - Learning how to attack during the transition is an important part of Marcelo's top game and the mount is a prime example of how he uses his opponent's escape to set up a choke. He will often let his opponent push on ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo plays a Keylock from Mount to open up an Armbar or even the Back: [I] Force your opponent to expose the space under his arm for the Armlock by pinning his opposite forearm to the mat, causing him to reach across...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo troubleshoots the Back Mount: [I] If your opponent bumps you forward while mounted, and he spins underneath giving up the hooks, quickly walk your hands back up off the mat and place your chest square against hi...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo exercises how to drive against the opponent with a ratcheting quality of movement, building underneath the opponent and forcing him to turn away.

Marcelo develops a strong attack from Mount: If your opponent doesn't attempt to escape while held down in mount and potentially expose their back for the taking, begin pummeling your hands inside of their defensive posture until you c...