3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates how to legally pull and attack: Engage your opponent on the feet using Kumite-Arasoi (Grip/Hand-Fighting) for the intention of Hikikomi (Guard-Pulling) with Kumigata (Forms of Grip; e.g. Ryotedori ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo drys his hands and imposes his will: [I] Take advantage of the early onset of a nogi match where contact is less slippery due to perspiration by making a strong connection to the opponent; gain Double Wrist Cont...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo uses the opponent's break from 2on1 Control to grab his exposed legs. If the opponent retreats out of your reach, play offensively with your feet and defensively with your hands simultaneously.

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo instructs the habit of finding the opponent's front leg after he's broken your 2on1 & Guard Pull. The connection creates multiple options, especially the Single Leg Control & Takedown.

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo connects the 2on1 after the opponent rips out of his Double Wrist Control. Maneuvering the opponent's hands and arms gives you a clear path to his legs, so continue controlling them before snatching his lead leg...

2 Part Lesson - Anticipate the opponent's break from your control to seize an opportunity. For Example, force him into exposing his lead leg after pulling guard with the 2on1 control.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the importance of entering your ground game with dominant hand control; namely, the 2on1: [I] Whether you plan on attacking with Cross Guard, 1Leg X-Guard, De-La-Riva Guard, or Deep Half Guard, preface ...

2 Part Technique - The best time to take a shot is when you can get your opponent to plant his feet and retract his upper body away from his hips and knees. One clever way to accomplish this very ideal moment is off of a Grip Break fro...

2 Part Technique - Marcelo teaches his advanced class how to use a guard pull to set up for a takedown; obtain control of your opponent's wrists or double up on one of his wrists as you sit to the mat. When the opponent tries to yank h...

1 Part Lesson -- Marcelo advocates shooting from the outside: If you are the smaller grappler, risking a shot and ending up stuck underneath your opponent's sprawl may not seem like an advisable tactic. However, if you circle around yo...

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo scores a takedown inbounds against a stable standing opponent: Running your opponent over from a low-tackle with proper upright posture is an effective strategy for off-balancing them and bringing them...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo counters a shot: Getting taken down is the first big mistake you can make at the start of a match. To avoid this, approach your opponent in a low stance and focus on controlling their hands. It they take a shot...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains his strategy for winning the upper hand straight from the jump with good hand-fighting skills; if you can master this aspect of play, you can impose your game before your opponent can. Keep your hands o...