Marcelo converts a Guillotine-Choke attempt initiated from Side-Control into a finish from off his back after his opponent tries to reverse with a Single-Leg: While keeping your opponent pinned onto their back with a Cross-Face against...

Advanced Lesson Part 2 of 3 -- Marcelo takes his opponent's back from the Front Head-Lock: If your opponent develops a strong Under-Hook before you have a chance to control their triceps with your weight and elbow, opt for the Front He...

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo applies a Spinning Back-Take: Muffle your opponent's Underhook as they attempt to turn towards their knees while you are holding them in Side Control; don't let them reach deeply around your hip or knee. Put we...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo works from bottom with the Seatbelt: [I] If your opponent grabs your leg as you run around to take his back from the Front Headlock, sprawl your weight heavily on top of his shoulder until he releases it. If you...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo avoids threats from Side Control & Mount (Bottom): [I] If you cannot switch to N/S when your opponent pummels for an Underhook from Side Control, pop up to Knee-On-Belly to keep the top position. If you notice y...

2 Part Lesson - Utilize the Front Headlock to sprawl away from the opponent's Single Leg from Side Control. With the Headlock, Mount and fit your body behind the opponent's elbow to attack the Spiral Armbar.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters a pesky grip while sprawling against a single: [I] If your opponent attaches himself to your pants from standing or from Side Control for a Single Leg, you must sprawl heavily and repeatedly sink your h...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo tenaciously maintains the Seatbelt for the finish: [I] If your opponent begins to snake his arm around your leg while you have the Seatbelt, simply sprawl your leg free and cut your knee back inside his base. [I...

3 Part Lesson - You're close to securing Side Control, but the opponent turns to the Single Leg. Sprawl hard and pummel to Under Hook and force the opponent back. If the opponent progresses further into the take down, preventing your s...

2 Part Lesson - Bait the opponent into exposing his back by loosing your Side Control, leading him towards a Single Leg.

2 Part Technique - React against and prevent the opponent's attacks by anticipating his options. For example, sprawling against his single leg should be fresh in your mind, since it's frequently used to escape Side Control and Knee on ...

2 Part Technique - Sprawl against an opponent's Single Leg and keep your feet away from his legs to prevent him from circling. Turn towards the opponent to use your hips against the opponent's grip, forcing it open. If the opponent is ...