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 - You must take advantage of the situations your opponent gives you. Sometimes your opponent will give up their Back to defend the Guard Pass and give you Side Control to defend the Back. For example, after the Guard P...

2 Part Technique - Whether a Single or Double Leg Takedown, sprawl and secure a Front Head Lock to defeat his attack. Use the same hand grip as you would with the Seat Belt Control for your Front Head Lock. If the opponent attempts to ...

2 Part Technique - A well-timed Sprawl in combination with the Front Headlock can lead to many opportunities, including taking the back with the Crucifix. When your opponent tries to reclaim a grip around your leg, throw in your hook a...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo reveals the methodology of connecting techniques against the opponent from the start of the match. Moves can connect seamlessly and fluidly by playing against positions before they occur.

4 Part Lesson - Utilize conventional Judo against a classic wrestling single leg with timing. Recognize the opponent's knee placement and step or trip against his base before he stands with your leg. If the opponent stands, Uchi Mata t...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo explicates on the matter of Taking the Back from the Front Headlock Position: [I] If your opponent takes a shot on your legs, continually Sprawl your legs back until your knees and hips are free from his control...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo wants his students to understand when to bail out of a failing defense in order to catch-up on lost ground using the opponent's own momentum: [I] Oftentimes, when quickly passing with a Knee Slide, your opponent...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo continues his Grip-Breaking Series from Standing: [I] Immediately address your opponent's grip on your collar with both hands; as you push, pull your back away from the break to couple the force. If he has your ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo makes his opponent pay for hanging on to a failed shot: [I] After hitting a Sprawl and successfully defending your opponent's takedown attempt, if he is still hanging on to your leg with his hands, grab his wris...

2 Part Lesson - Once you've thrown the opponent he will react with a series of reactions from using an Under Hook to escape your Whizzer or diving into Deep Half Guard. Counter his Under Hook by framing and pummeling, but Back Step if ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates a new way to free your leg from the Single: [I] Avoid letting your opponent hold your leg above the knee while he or she is in on a Single. If your knee is free to rotate, you can keep distance with...