3 Part Technique - After countering the Stacking Pass using Elbow Push, the opponent will often react by holding your legs. Prevent the opponent from establishing the position or reaching for head control by sitting up immediately usin...

2 Part Technique - Block with your arms to prevent the opponent from securing Under Hook and Head Control vs Side Control. Pass the arm over and press at his elbow to start the escape. Create a strong frame with your body by posting on...

3 Part Technique - Before your opponent can secure your collar for the Stacking Pass, intercept his hand and latch onto his sleeve right above the back of his elbow. Use this control to redirect his pressure away from your upper body b...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent opts to pass your Open Guard with A Stacking Pass, throwing your legs off to the side, take advantage of his lowered posture and sit up onto his back. If you feel him force into your posted arm behin...

2 Part Technique - Block inside the opponent's bicep to prevent him from controlling your upper body. Pass the opponent's arm across and immediately sit up while pushing at his elbow to escape. If the opponent holds your legs, use the ...

3 Part Lesson - As you force the opponent's arm across your body to prevent his Side Control, he will commonly clamp onto your legs. Rotate and turn to force the opponent into posting, which will create the space to escape, or being re...

3 Part Technique — Marcelo continues his Riding Series with the Hip Turn Escape and the Straight Choke: [I] If your opponent locks his hands together around your legs before you can sit-out back on top, rock backwards swinging your leg...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo avoids his opponent's Back Control after defending a Pass: [I] If your opponent resists against your Elbow Push Escape, bypass the obstruction by sitting up and draping your arm over his back for the Hip Turn Re...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo unpins his head from North South by directing the opponent into Side Control. From Side Control, focus on sitting up and pushing against the opponent's elbow to escape.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo escapes out from underneath the North/South: [I] Bring your near-arm to the same side of your opponent's body that your head is on and look to make a grip on your opponent's triceps. Rock your legs to help sit u...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares a series of Side Control Escapes: [I] If your opponent defends your Elbow Push Escape by grabbing onto your legs or pants, splay your feet apart and swing your legs to the outside until his grip breaks; y...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo details the ending sequences of finishing the Elbow Push Escape, specially if the opponent's clamps down on your hips.

3-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates his Elbow-Push Escape and a series of connected contingencies: If your opponent bypasses your legs and winds up closing in onto your side, try defending your position by applying a stiff-a...