2 Part Technique - Hand fight for the wrist control and Armdrag the opponent while scooting your body to the outside. Now, the opponent prevents you from Taking the Back, so instead finish with a Takedown. If the opponent stands up, sw...

2 Part Technique - Your opponent will commonly defend you from taking his back from standing by assuming a low posture and keeping his elbows close to his hips to block any incoming hooks. Despite his preventive efforts, the opportunit...

2 Part Technique - There are no foolproof sweeps, so your opponent will always have a chance, albeit slim, to correctly post against your attempt; with that said, make sure you keep tight on the posting limbs you choose to check so tha...

3 Part Technique - The Armdrag is a very efficient method of attack for opening up space for a shot while Hand Fighting from Standing. Use the drag to throw your opponent's arms out of the way and hit a Single Leg to Run-The-Pipe and f...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a grip variation for the Jogaforanolixo from X: [I] Kick your opponent's weight off-center while occupying the X-Guard position directly underneath his base. Immediately retract your hooks and set them dow...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo turns a loss of Back Control into an Armbar or Sweep: [I] If your standing opponent is able to Hula-Hoop you around his body and tilt you off of his back, transition your Seatbelt Control into a Cross-Overhook f...

2 Part Technique - Lift the opponent if he controls your Back Body Lock, giving you no other options. He will let go and post on the mat to counter your takedown. Immediately connect your Seat Belt Control from the opportunity.

2 Part Technique - As the opponent forces you off his back by bending, post on the mat and control at his wrist to stay on. Reach for his far ankle to collapse the opponent down, recovering the Back Control.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches an important lesson on partner safety: [I] If your throw from standing is defended, immediately remove your lead leg away from your opponent; he or she may drop their weight suddenly on top of your knee ...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to hold the Seatbelt and secure the Rear Naked Choke against a standing opponent.

3 Part Technique - The Seat belt is the most important aspect in establishing and maintaining Back Control. If the opponent attempts to shake you off by standing, return to your feet and force him to roll using a strong Seat belt contr...

3 Part Technique - As the opponent ties your Collar, control his elbow and use the connection to initiate the Fireman's carry. As he sprawls, circle out from underneath; because you never want to carry the opponent's weight from any po...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches one of his most advanced lessons: [I] When you arrive at the Rear-Body-Lock-Position (back body lock, waist-lock, rear-hold, et al.) be wary of your opponent rolling forward and diving underneath your ba...