Marcelo capitalizes on a mistaken reaction by his opponent: If while mounted upon your opponent, they happen to attempt an escape by pronating, allow their waist to spin underneath your hips and prepare to attack their neck; cup your o...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo works from bottom with the Seatbelt: [I] If your opponent grabs your leg as you run around to take his back from the Front Headlock, sprawl your weight heavily on top of his shoulder until he releases it. If you...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo tilts a cemented opponent in turtle to force him into exposing a limb. If the opponent turns to face you during the transition, knee slide against their Half Guard / Guard Recovery to remain in control.

2 Part Technique - When your opponent defends his arms tightly from under Side Control, use your control to pull him onto his side and entice him to turtle up, exposing his back for the taking. As soon as he reaches for a single and hi...

2 Part Technique - The Armdrag from Butterfly Guard is a versatile and dynamic transition that can lead directly to the Back with Seatbelt Control, or even to the X-Guard when he defends by stepping up. Hand-Fight to gain the cross und...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is flexible or fast enough to flag his arm in the way as you try to take the back with Seatbelt Control from the Front Headlock, sprawl your hips to the mat sideways until his arm slips off your body...

2 Part Technique - There are no foolproof sweeps, so your opponent will always have a chance, albeit slim, to correctly post against your attempt; with that said, make sure you keep tight on the posting limbs you choose to check so tha...

3 Part Technique - Use Seat Belt Control to weave between the back positions and it's variations. If the opponent escapes either side of full back control, continue a strong Seat Belt Control and reset into the position. The opponent c...

2 Part Technique - Imagine you have only one chance to win by preforming your technique perfectly. One mistake can cost you points, a position, or losing the match. Cover the opponent's back by combing the Seat Belt Control with mobili...

2 Part Technique - Focus attention towards the next move after completing a successful technique. For example, after stacking an opponent, anticipate the two out comes. The opponent will either force a takedown from his knees or attemp...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explicates the intricacies behind his Crucifix: [I] If your opponent assumes a tight Quad-Pod Position (on all-fours) with his or her elbows protecting against the jump to Back Mount, insert your Near-Side Knee ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo reverses a takedown attempt: [I] Avoid letting your opponent set a grip on your collar; try smacking it away before he can harden his fist. If he does set the grip, back pedal and use two hands to yank his hand ...