2 Part Technique - If you cannot sprawl to stop a double leg takedown, at the very least, secure an arm-in guillotine as you pull Butterfly Guard so that you are good position to sweep. Rather than trying to finish the choke, use the f...

2 Part Technique - Learning how to attack during the transition is an important part of Marcelo's top game and the mount is a prime example of how he uses his opponent's escape to set up a choke. He will often let his opponent push on ...

2 Part Technique - Fabio shares with the class his expertise on mounting from Side Control. The first step is to isolate the nearside arm with your hip. Next, claim the farside underhook to clear space for your knee to drive over into ...

2 Part Technique - As you remove your leg outside of your opponent's ability to turn and reclaim his Guard from Turtle, keep yourself tight and heavy over his upper body, and avoid letting him gain an underhook. If he does happen to pu...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates the proper action for taking the Mount from Knee-On-Belly, and he also explains how to find the Armbar from Mount against an opponent who is properly defending his arms: [I] Despite transitioning to...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates two fast armbars from the Mount: [I] If your opponent attempts to escape your Mount by bumping his hips up while pressing away yours, catch the back of his triceps and use it to launch yourself forw...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo can force an Armbar from Mount even when his opponent is defending beforehand: [I] Clamping together your opponent's Head & Arm is best accomplished by making the parts meet halfway, rather than pushing one all ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches a simple yet surprising counter to a common wrestling maneuver: [I] If your opponent tries to Peak-Out from underneath your Sprawl and Front Headlock Control, simply Mount over top of his attempt. Land h...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches two finishes after collecting his opponent's head and arm from the Mount: [I] You can still apply the Triangle from Mount even if your opponent is able to connect his hands together during your attack. I...

4 Part Lesson — Paul shows his "Crawling" to Mount Series: [I] After pushing the opponent flat on his back, cover his hips with Double Under Control to stifle his Butterfly Guard and begin crawling up over one of his legs for a high Ha...

2 Part Lesson — Paul teaches a Pass against Single Leg X for 7 points: [I] Divert your opponent's attempt to uproot your lead leg with Shin-on-Shin from Seated Single Leg Control by driving your weight into the Reverse Side. Use your t...

2 Part Technique - Marcelo teaches how to get behind the opponent's elbow, using your weight to completely expose his arm before attacking.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows how the Armbar from Mount plays well against X-Choke Defense: [I] After properly maintaining the Mount Position, insert your hand inside your opponent's collar and form a grip alongside his neck. If his ha...