2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo extends his lesson on catching a Guillotine to counter a Single: If you cannot brace against your opponent's shoulders and slip your knee followed by your foot out of reach, turn away and yank backwards. If you...

5 Part Lesson -- Marcelo stresses the need for timely reactivity when threatened by a Collar-Grip in various situations: If your opponent breaches your defensive wall via hand-fighting, immediately smack away his or her fingers from ci...

4 Part Lesson - Marcelo systematically defeats the Single Leg Takedown through different ranges. As the opponent closes the distance, the shortening of boundaries affects your answers. Guillotines, Front Head Locks, & Back Takes are ap...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo threatens the choke against a takedown: [I] While the opponent is busy holding onto your leg, punch your forearm against his or her throat and snap the head down into a Guillotine Choke. This can be accomplished...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the moment to retract your legs from oncoming danger.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo takes the back against a single leg from seated guard: [I] If your opponent builds up onto your lead leg for a single after pinning his back to the mat with a collar grip, post on his shoulder as you kick your l...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo utilizes Judo to counter a wrestling takedown: [I] If your opponent grabs your collar/lapel and he shoots onto your leg while you break his grip, keep both of your hands on his wrist and sprawl your leg back awa...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo handles an aggressive wrestler: [I] If your opponent disengages from hand-fighting to take a shot onto your legs, post against his shoulders and raise your knee up to your chest to slip your leg free. [II] If yo...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo has Youssef & Fabio show some Defensive Stand-Up tactics: [I] If your opponent predictably tries to trip you while breaking his grips, snag his leg as he swipes for your feet and finish with a Single Leg Takedow...

2 Part Lesson - Free your legs away from the opponent's grasp while posting against his upper body, only to return to face him while swimming for the nearest Under Hook to stuff his take down.

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo traps his opponent in a Bulldog Choke while countering a Single: [I] Using your hand on your opponent's head to slow his rise, if you notice a clearing around his neck, release the post and wrap around his throa...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters several variations of the Single: [I] If your opponent picks up your knee before releasing his hand from your collar, grab his sleeve to prevent him from clasping his hands together or to weave your lap...