Advanced Lesson Part 3 of 3 -- Marcelo explains his preference when his opponent escapes from the opposite side: After pinning someone down in a position, whether it be Side Control or the Front Head-Lock Position, you can expect them ...

Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 3 -- Marcelo trades one dominant position for another: Whenever your opponent tries to escape from your Side Control by turning over with an Under-Hook, use your chest and elbow to monitor your opponent's tric...

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 avoids threats from Side Control & Mount (Bottom): [I] If you cannot switch to N/S when your opponent pummels for an Underhook from Side Control, pop up to Knee-On-Belly to keep the top position. If you notice y...

2 Part Lesson - Utilize the Front Headlock to sprawl away from the opponent's Single Leg from Side Control. With the Headlock, Mount and fit your body behind the opponent's elbow to attack the Spiral Armbar.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo vanishes out of a Single and seemingly teleports himself onto a Rear Naked: [I] Marcelo quickly drills his students in countering the Single Leg vs Knee on Belly by sprawling hard on his opponent's out-reached a...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo organizes the methods of taking the opponent's back as he attempts to snatch a Single Leg against your Knee on Belly, Side Control, and after you've secured a Front Head Lock.

2 Part Lesson - Bait the opponent into exposing his back by loosing your Side Control, leading him towards a Single Leg.

2 Part Technique - React against and prevent the opponent's attacks by anticipating his options. For example, sprawling against his single leg should be fresh in your mind, since it's frequently used to escape Side Control and Knee on ...

2 Part Technique - Sprawl against an opponent's Single Leg and keep your feet away from his legs to prevent him from circling. Turn towards the opponent to use your hips against the opponent's grip, forcing it open. If the opponent is ...

Marcelo converts a Guillotine-Choke attempt initiated from Side-Control into a finish from off his back after his opponent tries to reverse with a Single-Leg: While keeping your opponent pinned onto their back with a Cross-Face against...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters a pesky grip while sprawling against a single: [I] If your opponent attaches himself to your pants from standing or from Side Control for a Single Leg, you must sprawl heavily and repeatedly sink your h...