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 ...

Master Fabio Gurgle shows how to disarm the Spider-Hook: It is important to remember not to rush though a good position when you get one; relish the moment and allow your opponent to tire themselves out by resisting in an inferior plac...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo forces his opponent into Butterfly and Half-Guard to pass precisely: Control your opponent's soles until you find a moment that you can stuff their feet in between your knees and force them into Butterfly-Guard...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo escapes from follow-up attacks after defending a Triangle: If your opponent snatches you inside a Triangle Choke, find a grip to help keep your arm from crossing and making the choke tighter as you either postu...

5 Part Lesson -- Marcelo gives a strategic approach towards winning IBJJF tournaments: Oftentimes we inflate the import of competition and construct irrational fears that can hinder our performance. Competition is a test to help us pra...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo details stripping the opponent's Cross Collar & Sleeve Control before initiating a Guard Pass.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo frees himself from a Nogi Triangle: Slide your knee forward to check your opponent's hip on the side of your trapped arm. Build a frame against the opponent's belly, posture up, and wedge your knee above your o...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo postures out of a Triangle Choke: Make a grip on your opponent's lapel and double up with your opposite hand to help frame the hips. Work your knee against the outside of the hips on the side of your trapped ar...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo carefully allows his opponent to move while still directing them towards danger: Pull your opponent onto his or her side but block behind the triceps of the far/top-side arm; prevent your opponent from pummelin...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo hits a Folding Pass: Smack the side of the opponent's knee and land across the thighs folded together with a Sprawl. Hold the opponent tightly around the waist as you clear the hooks with your foot before runni...

2 Part Lesson - Snap the opponent's head into your Guillotine through lifting and tilting their weight forwards with your Butterfly Guard Hooks. Follow against the opponent's twist to escape your Guillotine by forcing Mount.