2 Part Technique - The opponent shoots for a takedown and you sprawl and apply the front headlock. You take the back and switch to the Seatbelt Control Position, yet the opponent counters by rolling and trying to hold your legs. You fr...

2 Part Technique - The North South Choke from Side Control is a great solution when the opponent defends armbars and other submissions that requires space. Now, if the opponent bridges and rolls you over to your back during your North ...

2 Part Technique - Your opponent shoots for a takedown and you defend by Sprawling. If the opponent continues to reach and push for the takedown, he exposes himself for the Crucifix. The Crucifix Armbar and Rear Naked Choke are the 2 m...

3 Part Technique - The opponent is in a very vulnerable position from the Front Headlock and Taking the Back is a great opportunity in this situation. From the turtle the opponent may expose his arm to the Crucifix position. Use your h...

2 Part Technique - The Front Headlock is a strong position to either take the opponent's back or choke with the Guillotine. Squeeze your elbows inward to pinch the opponent's head and arm together. This control will create the gap nece...

2 Part Technique - The Front Headlock is a great position to take the opponent's back. Sprawl against his first single leg attempt and use your knee as a block to circle for Seat Belt Control. Sprawl again if the opponent attempts a se...

2 Part Technique - Use the Front Headlock to halt the opponent's takedown and snap him down, exposing his back. Cross the opponent's arm during your snap down for a clear path. It is common for the opponent to mistakenly reach for the ...

3 Part Lesson - Positioning yourself behind the opponent's elbow will defeat his obstructing Single Leg arm as you run towards his back. As the opponent reaches, sprawl and circle heavily to overpower his arm. If he nabs a strong Singl...

3 Part Lesson - As the opponent lays into guard and shields his knee against your chest, weave and plant your arm. Grab his wrist and circle heavily to reach behind his neck and force Side Control. The moment he attempts a Single Leg, ...

3 Part Lesson - You are attempting the 2on1 Control series from Standing, but the opponent shots during your attack. Sprawl immediately and connect the Front Headlock to run a Back Attack series.

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.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains what to do when you realize your opponent has no choice but to rush in and get a takedown to win. One possible solution is to evade and effectively stall the opponent out of his attempts to dive onto yo...