2 Part Technique - Often, an opponent will force his forearm against your upper body to create space to pummel for an Under Hook. Use a quick motion to trap the opponent's forcing arm and Hook Sweep to that side, since he has no post. ...

3 Part Technique - Pay attention to your opponent's entry into your Butterfly Guard, he may try to reach for either your collar or an underhook. Halt his forward progress by placing your feet on his hips, especially if he makes his gri...

2 Part Technique - Battling for grips is crucial while fighting from the Seated Guard. You cannot let your opponent grab onto your collars or pants. If he grabs onto your collar, immediately address the problem with both hands and yank...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo evokes "The Godfather of Soul" to Escape the Back: [I] Instead of placing your back on the mat to recover guard, remain seated upright by placing a frame in between and posting behind; look to insert your Butter...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows the Sickle/Tripod Sweep from 2on1: [I] Fight your opponent's grips from your Butterfly Guard until you can gain 2on1 Control over his wrist and triceps. If he posts his opposite side foot up on the mat, sc...

3 Part Lesson - While staying upright, Marcelo maneuvers his upper body and hooks into a structured position against an opponent locking his body and circling to pass.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo turns a loss of Back Control into an Armbar or Sweep: [I] If your standing opponent is able to Hula-Hoop you around his body and tilt you off of his back, transition your Seatbelt Control into a Cross-Overhook f...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo optimizes the trajectory of his Hook Sweep accompanied with a contingency: When lifting your opponent up off the mat, combined with an upper body control that emphasizes neutralizing their ability to post in de...

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 ...