4 Part Technique - According to Marcelo, you do not have to spend a significant portion of your training time learning takedowns in order to be successful in competition. Since you will always have the option of pulling guard, all you ...

2 Part Technique - Depending on which Collar side you control, foreshadows your next move. Controlling opposite collar to lead leg transitions into the Sweeping Single Leg. Controlling same side collar to lead leg connects into an Ankl...

3 Part Technique - 2on1 Control is Marcelo's preferred method of attack when starting a match on your feet. The 2on1 not only allows Marcelo to shoot in for a Single, but also lets him pull safely into his guard. To gain the control, d...

3 Part Technique - Understand the consequence of your attack. Pull Guard using a strong 2on1 Control. If the opponent's feet are parallel, kick out his base. Again, foreshadow the opponent's reactions to your attacks. If his legs are s...

3 Part Technique - Don't let go of what you gain after breaking grips; hold onto whatever you can and use it to set up your own attack. For example, from the standing position, after removing your opponent's collar grip, claim dominion...

2 Part Technique - When your opponent tries to yank his arm free from Double Wrist Control after you pull guard, use his own momentum against him by sitting up into a Single Leg Takedown as he pulls away his hand. However, if you happe...

2 Part Technique - Estimate your opponent's wrestling experience by recognizing his stance. Break his lowered posture down using the advantage of your Gi Grips, exposing his lead leg to Ankle Picks and Single Leg Takedowns.

2 Part Technique — Sometimes, you cannot establish 2on1 Control against your opponent because he is avoiding the hand-fight. If this happens, close the distance and establish Collar & Elbow Control to Pull Guard. Upon landing, use eith...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo elaborates upon the objectives sought after during the Hand-Fight from Standing: [I] Search for inside control of the hands to knock away the opponent's arm for a takedown, e.g. a Single Leg. Be sure to not let ...

3 Part Lesson - As you break the opponent's Collar Control, your lead leg will often bear weight. The opponent will follow forward and sweep against that foot, so recognize his actions and step out of range. Once you've broken his grip...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows three simple yet effective wrestling-style takedowns with the Gi: [I] Setting up a Single Leg is often best accomplished with a Collar Grip; keep your opponent busy with the grip, i.e. ward off his attempt...

3 Part Lesson - Controls and grips must be cleared before you can shoot against the opponent's legs, often with multiple efforts. The opponent will certainly retry his initial attempt, so prepare for his reach.