4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo imparts a jacket-based takedown series comprised of old-school judo and freestyle wrestling: Make a collar grip on your opponent while denying him or her a grip on your gi with either hand, use it to pull them ...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo re-counters a common counter to the Single Leg on the feet: If you are standing up with your opponent's leg in hand, be prepared to transition against the threat of Sumi-Gaeshi or the "Corner-Reversal" (Hook Sw...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows his very first successful Take-Down, The Ankle Pick with Collar Control: [I] This particular type of Take-Down has a wide range of accommodating variations based upon the mix of you and your opponent's lat...

4 Part Lesson - Marcelo holds the opponent's wrist, then awaits for his pulling motion. The pulling movement elongates the opponent's body and roots his feet into the ground, exposing his legs to attacks.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo retaliates against a rising Single from ¼-Guard: [I] Use your grip on the opponent's collar to keep him pinned down on the mat, but if he switches his profile as he comes up with your leg, switch from pus...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares a quick, low-risk Takedown/Sweep from Seated Guard: [I] Gain Double Wrist Control while standing before pulling guard; when your opponent pulls away his arms from your grips, use his momentum to lean into...

2 Part Lesson - Mask your intentions to grab the opponent's collar by reaching for his lapel first. If he crosses his hand in front of his collar, grasp his sleeve instead to punch through your Ankle Pick. As you feel the opponent brea...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches two of his earliest takedowns: [I] Starting with a won collar grip, perform a quick level change and pick the opponent's ankle; complete the takedown by pulling his foot and pushing his chest with the co...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains a series of techniques unique to jiu-jitsu alone; grip-fighting for wrestling-style takedowns: [I] A well placed collar grip from standing can complement your plan to attack the opponent's legs as it ca...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares with his Advanced Class a series he developed from his first experience with takedowns in jiu-jitsu: [I] Starting with a Collar Grip from Standing (acquired perhaps after a grip-break), lunge forward and ...

2 Part Technique - Estimate your opponent's wrestling experience by recognizing his stance. Break his lowered posture down using the advantage of your Gi Grips, exposing his lead leg to Ankle Picks and Single Leg Takedowns.

2 Part Technique - Depending on which Collar side you control, foreshadows your next move. Controlling opposite collar to lead leg transitions into the Sweeping Single Leg. Controlling same side collar to lead leg connects into an Ankl...

2 Part Technique - Use your secondary hand to move and pull the opponent. Now, shoot for the Fireman's Carry while tugging down on the opponent's collar to give a good finish on the takedown. However, the opponent will resist your pull...