2 Part Technique - If you cannot pummel for the Head and Underhook Control to Pass the Half Guard traditionally because the opponent got the Underhook first, you can switch to the Turning Halfguard and pass. Now after passing, the oppo...

2 Part Technique - Open the opponent's elbow with your under hook and bring your knee across their stomach. Quickly transition the foot all the way outside so the opponent cannot lock Half Guard when you secure the mount. The opponent ...

2 Part Techniques - The opponent will use an Under Hook to escape side control. Commonly, he will incorrectly extend his arm too high and bridge, which opens up space to Mount. If the opponent looks for the Single Leg instead, swing yo...

2 Part Technique - The Guillotine from Mount is an excellent option for when your opponent is committed to defending his arms tightly against his chest while under Side Control. Roll him onto his side, making sure to not let him grab a...

2 Part Technique - Your opponent may be avoiding your farside Underhook & Head Control from Side Mount so much, that he opens himself up for you to collect the nearside Head & Arm Control. If he continues facing away from you while you...

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...

2 Part Technique — Developing a tight squeeze isn't just for finishing a submission; it can also be a great way to improve your position when implemented correctly. For example, cinch up your Underhook & Head Control from Side Mount ev...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo instructs a lesson on the Guillotine from Side Mount: [I] If you find yourself atop of an opponent who is careful to expose himself to submission from Side Control, cup behind his far shoulder and raise him onto...

2 Part Lesson - Before you apply the Armbar from Mount, premeditate the opponent's reaction and prevent his submission escape by trapping his other hand with his lapel.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo instructs the balance and landing of his Back Step Pass against Butterfly and Half Guard. In addition, as you land on the ground and pass Half Guard, Mount if the opponent's arms are structured against your back...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo pins his opponent's shoulders to the mat to defeat their turn towards a Deep Half Guard to Single Leg and anticipates the moment to modify his upper body control, if his sliding knee has been captured.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo fixes his path and stays ahead: [I] If your opponent pummels an Underhook while Side Mounted, cradle his far leg to prevent him from turning over with a bridge onto a Single Leg and step across his waist into th...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches the importance behind the concept of off-balancing the opponent: [I] Physically shake your opponent to disrupt his timing, comfort, and sense of direction, whenever you wish to advance in position and pr...