Marcelo deflects into an contingent pass against direct opposition: If you feel your opponent clamping down and crossing their feet behind your knee to block you from executing a full backswing retraction with the Standing-Step Pass, i...

Master Fabio Gurgel shares a finishing variation of the Triangle oftentimes referred to as the Teepee-Choke: If your opponent isn't quite susceptible to the Reverse-Triangle, opt for the following reconfiguration; reach around behind y...

3-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates his Elbow-Push Escape and a series of connected contingencies: If your opponent bypasses your legs and winds up closing in onto your side, try defending your position by applying a stiff-a...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo consolidates a pass from standing: After clearing your opponent's legs, maneuver your knee against their bottom leg to block it from recovering back their guard. Swat away their frames against your upper body a...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo sets up two submissions from Side-Mount: Even though you are passed your opponent's guard, you shouldn't wait for them to set-up an escape, reversal, or possibly a submission. If you don't have an Under-Hook to...

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo shows contingencies for sweeping from Butterfly Guard: Having a good game relies on the ability to initiate a sequence and apply variations based on what reactions your opponent gives you; if Marcelo attempts a...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo uses a tight clinching control or Shoulder-Clamp to sweep from Half Guard: If your opponent is creating posture and framing against your Underhook from Half Guard, you can switch for a stronger control by isola...

3 Part Lesson - Push, frame, and block the opponent's oncoming Guard Pass. Locking out your arms, your fore arms, knees, and shins act as barriers to hold off the opponent's Side Control.

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo shows his typical nogi passing sequence: If your opponent is seated upright playing an Open/Butterfly Guard, knock them back flat as you step inside between the opponent's legs with your lead foot. If your trai...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo maintains his advantage: Keep in mind the idea to finish strongly when you near consolidating a position. For example, if you run North/South against and inverted guard and dig inside to pass, you can't let up ...

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 explains what he means when he tells competitors to "keep moving" during a match: If your opponent is waiting for you to let up and release pressure so that he or she can take your space and escape, don't conce...