3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares with his Advanced Class a series he developed from his first experience with takedowns in jiu-jitsu: [I] Starting with a Collar Grip from Standing (acquired perhaps after a grip-break), lunge forward and ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters Sumigaeshi: [I] If your opponent latches onto the back of your gi from standing with the intent of ashiwaza, drop down onto his leg when it approaches and come up with a Single; stay low on the leg, awa...

3 Part Lesson - Avoid the opponent's Guard Pull through circling and shooting sweeping Singles. If the opponent Sprawls and pulls guard against your shot, run North South and pin his upper body.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo addresses an opponent's strong collar grip: If you can help it, don't let your opponent find a grip on your collar while standing; allowing such may lend comfort to your opponent's mindset as well as place you ...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo hits a Swing Single: Shoot around your opponent rather than underneath if you are worried they will answer back with a well-timed Sprawl. You can shoot after Hand-Fighting or even control first with a Collar Gr...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo addresses Hand-Fighting for a Swing-Single: When wrestling, you ideally want to minimize how much time you spend below your opponent, even when attempting a takedown or escaping a ride. Avoid shooting for a Hig...

Advanced Lesson Part 3 of 5 -- Marcelo devises drill-able scenario to let his students experience the frustration and pressure that comes from an all-too-frequent competitive plan, when your opponent is up on points with little time re...

Advanced Lesson Part 3 of 3 -- Marcelo capitalizes on a brief window to take the Back from a Rear Waist-Lock: If your opponent is late to stand upright after you've successfully captured their hips from behind with a Standing Arm-Drag ...