Marcelo finds an alternative route towards guard recovery: Ideally, one should be prepared to block their opponent from connecting their hands together for Under-Hook & Head-Control as they arive into Side-Control; however, if you are ...

Marcelo recovers from a throw and counterattacks with an Arm-Lock: If your are thrown to the ground and held down in Side-Control, keep your legs raised above the mat to block them from direct access into mat while you manevuer your ha...

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...

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo & Josh demonstrate a great tactic against a lowered stance: If your opponent has dropped down into a low wrestling stance when facing them in neutral position, take advantage of the shortened distance ...

4-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo shares an approach for defusing your opponent's standing grips: If your opponent manages to latch onto your jacket with Collar & Sleeve Grips, immediately look to double-up onto their Collar-Grip with ...

Advanced Lesson -- Master Fabio Gurgel adds some more enlightening details for escaping from Side-Control: Your far-arm cannot effectively break the posture of your opponent with just a bump aimed at their neck or shoulder; you must sp...

2 Part Technique - Escaping the North South position by going back to Side Control. Escaping Side Control using the Elbow Push

2 Part Technique - Breaking 2 types Gi Grips then securing a takedown. The opponent can be vulnerable to takedowns when they try to re-engage again for grips or clinches.

2 Part Technique - Preventing the Guillotine from a Takedown by passing and breaking the Guillotine grip.

2 Part Technique - Keep your elbows in on both sides to protect your arms and prevent your opponent from having more control in the Side Control position. Make sure to raise your knees to prevent your opponent from possibly transitioni...

2 Part Technique - Not only can you defend against Takedowns by sprawling, but with the Guillotine also. Even if the opponent insists or finishing the Takedown, continue to pursue the Guillotine for the submission.

2 Part Technique - It would be ideal to take the opponent down from your first attempt, however that is not always possible. Sometimes you have to go a different route to score points, especially if your opponent has good Takedown defe...

3 Part Technique - Fake for a takedown, which lowers your opponent's level for an easier Guillotine entry. Snap the head down using your opposite choking hand and replace it with your chest to completely secure the position. Finish the...