Advanced Lesson Part 2 of 2 -- Marcelo shares a back-up plan off of his Guard-Pull to Hook-Lift: If your opponent is quick to react to your committed Guard-Pull, they may have a chance to disconnect from your initial Butterfly-Hook on ...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates how to legally pull and attack: Engage your opponent on the feet using Kumite-Arasoi (Grip/Hand-Fighting) for the intention of Hikikomi (Guard-Pulling) with Kumigata (Forms of Grip; e.g. Ryotedori ...

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo talks about the importance of grip-fighting (kumite-arasoi): The Double-Leg Takedown is unique in that you can apply it successfully on your opponent without having to make a grip beforehand; nearly every other...

4 Part Lesson - Deep Half Guard was an original classic guard for Marcelo earlier in his career, before his progression into Butterfly, X-Guard, and 1 Leg X-Guard. Marcelo explains key details and concepts necessary to maneuver yoursel...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo suggests controlling the hands at the start of a match so he can protect his feet: Manipulate your opponent's sleeve and pull guard using 2on1; the benefit of controlling the arm being that it is inherently har...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates a signature entry into groundwork he employs at the very onset of a match: If you cannot readily win advantageous grips while standing, latch onto your opponent's jacket with Collar & Elbow Control...

3 Part Lesson - Pull Guard with strength and tension to hold yourself together structurally as you transition from top to bottom. A secure construction allows you to change your reaction and movement without falling apart.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches how to maintain Seated Butterfly Guard against incoming pressure: [I] Shrug your shoulders to protect your neck as you lean forward, finding an angle that structurally accommodates your opponent's forwar...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo drys his hands and imposes his will: [I] Take advantage of the early onset of a nogi match where contact is less slippery due to perspiration by making a strong connection to the opponent; gain Double Wrist Cont...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to close the distance and engage with the 2on1 Control to Pull Guard. If you cannot cling onto the opponent, momentarily interlacing your fingers with his hands gives slightly enough control to pull...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo uses the opponent's break from 2on1 Control to grab his exposed legs. If the opponent retreats out of your reach, play offensively with your feet and defensively with your hands simultaneously.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches hand-fighting skills: [I] Approach your opponent and meet his hands with your own. Look to secure his wrists from above to dominate the battle. Gain either variation of the 2on1, with under or over-hande...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains common situations during the Guard Pull. Against a very defensive guard player, Marcelo recommends to use the Double Guard Pull to get on top and score the Advantage Point. The extra point forestalls th...