2 Part Lesson - As the opponent breaks your cradle to prevent the pin, his inside space is open to Mount.

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...

2 Part Lesson - Pin an opponent turning towards you to escape Side Control by trying to bind him with a Cradle or later jumping Knee on Belly.

2 Part Lesson - The opponent crunches into a ball after you've passed without revealing opportunities and immediately looks to return into guard. Recognize his intentions and slide against his recovery. If he completely wins the under ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a few options off of the Cradle from the Front Headlock Position: [I] Collect the opponent's leg inside a Cradle if he attempts to block you from running around to his Back from the Front Headlock. Drive h...

3 Part Technique — If you notice your opponent opening up his neck while you are sprawling on top with the Front Headlock in the gi, perhaps because he wants to perform a Sit-Out Escape, take advantage of the extra material by grabbing...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the Gi-Version of his Guillotine, The Loop Choke: [I] Similarly to how you secure an opponent's collar across his throat for a Choke from the Back, e.g. Cleaning, feeding, and un-slacking your grip with...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent crunches into a ball after you've passed without revealing opportunities and immediately looks to return into guard. Recognize his intentions and slide against his recovery. If he completely wins the under ...

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo shares a powerful variant of the sliding collar strangle from the back: An opponent who is keen on controlling your under-hooked elbow from Seatbelt Control may attempt to escape from their turtle posi...