2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo passes the Upside-Down Guard: If your opponent insists on engaging you with an Inverted Guard, you cannot offer your lead leg to get entangled, nor can you carelessly misplace your hand inside for a possible 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...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo incorporates the "Navy Ride" (or Koshigatame) from folk-style wrestling to keep his opponent down in Side Control: [I] Transition to Knee-On-Belly if your opponent blocks your hip with his nearside arm and preve...

3 Part Lesson - Avoid the opponent's Guard Pull through circling and shooting sweeping Singles. If the opponent Sprawls and pulls guard against your shot, run North South and pin his upper body.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo secures the top position against several escape attempts: [I] If your opponent pummels for a Reverse Underhook while underneath in Half Guard to ghost out on top, either run your hips back and drive heavy with y...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo masterfully explains a Spider Guard Pass: [I] Make counter-grips to avoid giving your opponent too much leverage over your body when he finds the Stirrup & Lasso Controls; grab his pants and lapel, respectively....

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo coaches Paul through two variations of the N/S Choke: [I] If your opponent frames against your hips from crashing down into the North-South Position after passing his guard, pummel both of your arms inside out f...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains Re-Counters from Knee-On-Belly: [I] When your opponent decides not to risk anything after being passed, proceed forward with finding the submission, but from Knee-On-Belly. Place one hand by his head an...

3 Part Lesson - You intended the North South Choke, but the opponent resorts towards threading his feet over and entangling Half Guard. Recognize his obstructions and keep his head in alignment to descend into the choke.

2 Part Technique - Despite your best efforts to pass with proper control against your opponent's half guard, the chance remains that he will pummel and spin out the nearside back to guard. Keep this in mind; as he spins toward North So...

3 Part Technique - If your opponent is complacent under Side Control and protecting his arms, run to the North South for Over Under Control. Without telegraphing the movement, shoot your arm around his neck and swim your other arm thro...

2 Part Technique - Over Under Control from North South is an excellent way to hunt for the finish while still staying dominant on top. Slide your body low to the mat and clip the side of your opponent's face with your ribs to push his ...

2 Part Technique - Setting up the North South Choke against a defensive opponent can sometimes be a waiting game. It is important to realize that once you're on top, you are in control of the position and can risk biding your time for ...