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Elbow-Push Escape vs Side-Control, Hip-Turn vs Revere Side-Control
     

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...
Collar-&-Elbow from Standing, Reverse Hook-Lift from Butterfly, Ankle-Trap Sweep from X-Guard
     

Advanced Lesson Part 2 of 2 -- Marcelo shares a back-up plan off of his Guard-Pull to Hook-Lift: If your opponent is quick to react to your committed Guard-Pull, they may have a chance to disconnect from your initial Butterfly-Hook on ...
Collar-&-Elbow from Standing, Hook-Lift from Butterfly, X-Guard Take-Down Sweep
     

Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 2 -- Marcelo generates a massive lead from neutral standing: Starting from dual Collar & Elbow Control with your opponent, you can get ahead by taking the initiative and pulling yourself directly into an X-Gua...
Counter to Seatbelt-Control, Rolling Leg-Catch Escape from Turtle-Position
     

Advanced Lesson Part 2 of 2 -- Marcelo adds a useful variation after rolling from Turtle to Escape his opponent's Seat-Belt Control: One mistake in the Turtle-Position can lead to your end; remain tight in your defenses by keeping your...
Counter to Seatbelt-Control, Turtle Escape, Twist to Side-Control vs Failing Back-Control
     

Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 2 -- Marcelo shows his class the correct way to escape from the Seat-Belt: If your opponent fastens the Seat-Belt Control around your torso, always keep at least one hand dedicated towards defending against a ...
The Most Efficient Back-Mount Escape: Long-Turn to Weak-Side Break
     

Advanced Lesson Part 2 of 2 -- Marcelo uses an analogy about shopping for coffee to explain how sometimes one must go the long-way around for what they want; in this case, escaping from Back-Mount: If your opponent won't let you readil...
The Most Efficient Back-Mount Escape: Short-Turn to Weak-Side Break
     

Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 2 -- Marcelo shares the very first lesson he ever taught his now, ADCC champion student, Matheus Diniz; escaping from the Back-Mount: If your opponent fastens Seat-Belt Control and also sinks in their Back-Hoo...
Arm-Drag Single-Leg, Jumping on the Back from the Back Body-Lock, Seat-Belt Control
     

Advanced Lesson Part 3 of 3 -- Marcelo capitalizes on a brief window to take the Back from a Rear Waist-Lock: If your opponent is late to stand upright after you've successfully captured their hips from behind with a Standing Arm-Drag ...
Standing Arm-Dag with Leg-Trip, Single-Leg, Jumping on the Back, Seat-Belt Control, Back Body-Lock
     

Advanced Lesson Part 2 of 3 -- Marcelo applies a contingent attack for when it's too slippery for the Arm-Drag to the Back: Optimize your opportunity to successfully pull-off the Standing Arm-Drag by hitting it at the beginning of a ma...
Arm-Drag from Standing, Jumping on the Back, Seat-Belt Control from Back
     

Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 3 -- Marcelo is reminded of the effectiveness of his tried-and-true, Standing Arm-Drag to the Back: Starting from a neutral position on the feet, hand-fight for same-side control over your opponent's wrist; us...
Firefighter
     

Advanced Lesson Part 2 of 2 -- Marcelo parlays a failed Fireman's into other take-downs: Surfacing above your opponent when attempting the Firemen's Carry is paramount to your success, especially when they are much larger or heavier th...
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Hand-Fighting from Standing, Clinch with Over-Hook Tie-Up, Firefighter
     

Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 2 -- Marcelo takes down an opponent that is reluctant to hand-fight: Tracking your opponent's hands from the standing neutral position is a great way to stay ahead in defending many of their offensive options;...
Back Escape from Turtle Position
     

Advanced Lesson Part 2 of 2 -- Marcelo forces his opponent to lose back control by making it too high over top: Escaping from the back can become a great relief during a match, as long as you have enough time to retaliate; it is import...
Back Escape from Turtle Position
     

Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 2 -- Marcelo escapes from strong-side back control with the bottom hook set in: Ideally, one should try to land onto the weak-side, i.e. on the side of your opponent's under-hook, not the over-hooked choking a...
Back Escape from Turtle Position
     

Advanced Lesson Part 3 of 3 -- Marcelo takes a calculated risk to escape the back: Sometimes your opponent will be ready to cover your hips and place their hooks inside if you roll from Turtle when they are well-composed and behind you...
Back Escape from Turtle Position
     

Advanced Lesson Part 2 of 3 -- Marcelo adds missing details to the Back-Escape from Turtle: Raise your leg into the air and flag it up as you roll over to ward off your opponent's hooks when you land. Once you touch down, bring your le...
Back Escape from Turtle Position
     

Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 3 -- Marcelo notices and addresses gaps in overall technical ability: Prioritize defending your neck over letting your opponent secure Back-Mount, but still attempt to prevent them from setting their hooks; pr...
Hip Roll Escape vs Back Control
     

1-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo & Demian demonstrate a clever reversal from Turtle to your opponent's Back: While defending your neck from the choke in Turtle, if your opponent doesn't try to follow you over when you roll, you risk g...
Back-Step Pass vs Butterfly-Guard
     

Marcelo rushes against a seated opponent: Get through your opponents hands first and shove them onto their back; if they capture your lead leg with a Single-Leg attempt, keep your same-side hand on their collar or post it above their h...
Twist-Sweep from Half-Guard, Bridge-Escape from Half-Guard, Leg-Torque from Half-Guard
     

3-Part Advanced Lesson -- Paul teaches the Twist-Sweep from Half-Guard inspired by similar movements for escaping from a Scarf-Hold: The Twist-Sweep (a.k.a. Giggler, John-Wayne, Knee-Lever, Hip-Shovel, Crow-bar, Pry-Bar, et al.) works ...
De-la-Riva Guard, Single-Leg from Sit-Up Guard, Ankle-Pick from Reverse-DLR Guard
     

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Fabio Gurgel masterfully teaches a sweeping combination starting from the De-la-Riva Guard: If your opponent is standing above you while you are supinated with your legs directed upward in an Open-Guard, hold ...
Standing Passes vs Single-Leg X-Guard
     

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Master Fabio Gurgel teaches two passes against Single-Leg X-Guard: The class warms up with a drill involving hand-fighting to Shin-on-Shin (a.k.a. Koala-Guard, Single-Leg Control w/ Butterfly-Hook, et al.), th...
Roll-Over Sweep from X-Guard, Triangle-Choke from X-Guard
     

3-Part Expert Lesson -- Marcelo & Paul practice some karate and a few high-level X-Guard attacks: Starting from the Butterfly-Guard in a clinch against a kneeling opponent, initiate a Hook-Sweep to force your opponent to switch their b...
2on1-Control Guard Pull, Sleeve Grip-Break, Far Ankle-Pick Sweep from Butterfly
     

1-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo & Matheus demonstrate an effective option from the Seated-Position against a standing opponent: After successfully pulling guard against your opponent with 2on1-Control, if your opponent is able to ste...
"Navy-Ride" vs Side-Control Escape
     

3-Part Advanced Lesson -- Braulio and Bernardo show a clever Half-Cradle variation into Full-Mount: Defeating opponents at the highest level is often a matter of making your opponent uncomfortable; not necessarily the discomfort from p...
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