2 Part Technique - Countering the 2on1 Control by grabbing the opponent's lapel and forcing their back to the mat. This position is a great opportunity to do the Standing Step Guard Pass. Putting the opponent's back to the mat is the f...

3 Part Technique - If your opponent is blocking every chance to win the position while hand-fighting him from his Butterfly, address the problem by obtaining control over his arm with 2on1 Control. Drag the 2on1 across to open up the s...

3 Part Technique - Use the Folding Pass against an opponent's Hook Sweep if his Under Hook is not deep. If the opponent starts escaping his legs to recover guard, control his far leg instead of the opponent's upper body. Sprawl your hi...

2 Part Technique - Engage the opponent with an Over Under Control to flatten his back to the mat, nullifying his Hook Sweeps. It's vital you stay aligned properly to prevent Omoplata attacks. As the opponent continues forcing the Hook ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches a movement to increase your base against Masutemiwaza & Kaeshiwaza: [I] If your opponent enters into an overhead rolling reversal to counter your takedown (e.g. Hikikomigaeshi, Sumigaeshi, Obigaeshi, et ...

2 Part Technique - If you're flopped onto your back by a Sweep from Butterfly Guard or by a Spider Guard Sweep, e.g. a simple Hook Sweep, immediately look to flip right back onto your knees as fast as you can without letting your hips ...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo forces and turns into Half Guard to score against an opponent's Arm Drag. However, when landing perpendicular your lead leg is exposed to being attacked, so look to escape immediately.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters attacks from inside Closed Guard: [I] If you can prevent your opponent from securing the 2on1 Control by smacking off his hand before he can settle his grips, you are much better off in the long run. Ho...

2 Part Lesson - Be responsive towards the opponent's options as you stand in front his guard. For Example, ankle pick the opponent early to keep him down as you recognize the signals of a take down. If the opponent progresses further i...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo mitigates several threats in series from Closed Guard (Top): [I] Don't let your arm get crossed past centerline by driving your elbow down alongside the opponent's while pinching his hip with your knee. Feed the...

2 Part Lesson - Weave between the Back Step Pass and Over Under Pass against Half Guard to find the Under Hook. If the opponent wraps around your hips to bridge against your Back Step Half Guard, utilizes the Kimura Grip to pin him.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo instructs the balance and landing of his Back Step Pass against Butterfly and Half Guard. In addition, as you land on the ground and pass Half Guard, Mount if the opponent's arms are structured against your back...