2 Part Technique - Escaping the types of Guillotines with the Arm In out Out and with your leg locked in halfguard on different sides.

2 Part Technique - Preventing the Guillotine from a Takedown by passing and breaking the Guillotine grip.

2 Part Technique - Use the same arm crossing technique as with a Rear Naked Choke to defend the armbar. The longer you stay with your back on the mat the worse the position will be for you, so move immediately. You need a strong bridge...

2 Part Technique - Use Hand Fighting to open the opponent's arms, so he cannot defend your Double Leg. Continue to drive when the opponent sprawls and finish by chopping at his closest leg with a trip. If the opponent attempts a Guillo...

2 Part Technique - Escaping the Guillotine Choke from inside your opponent's Closed Guard comprises of two essential components: firstly, evading the immediate danger of submission by maneuvering into a safe position, and secondly, pat...

2 Part Technique - The very first thing you need to do once your head and arm are captured inside of a Triangle, is to frame for posture. Using the hand of the arm trapt inside, grab the same-side collar of your opponent's jacket and r...

2 Part Technique - Staying inside the Closed Guard is no good; for one, you will be defending the whole time and secondly, you will be losing time to attack. It is crucial to pay attention to the warning signs of a submission, before t...

2 Part Technique - Marcelo devotes this lesson to preparing his competitors for a well-timed sprawl against a takedown. Before your opponent has a chance to arm triangle your extended arms, go into protective mode, hiding your neck and...

2 Part Technique - Free your arm against an opponent's Over Hook from Closed Guard with forward stacking pressure. Continue the momentum towards standing once you've unbound your arm. As the opponent attempts to pull out your legs, kic...

2 Part Lesson - Recognize the opponent's arm attack as your breaking his Seat Belt and escaping his back control. Immediately lock your arms once you've determined his intentions and continue forcing yourself on top. Free your arm by a...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains what do when attacked by an Armbar from Closed Guard: [I] Make same-side grips on your opponent's lapels to prevent him from crossing your arm through center-line, corral his hips between your knees, an...

Escaping demands energy and creates risk, but that's the costs of your mistake. With time against you, stand while grasping the inside of your knee and shake the opponent off.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters two types of Collar Choke while passing Half Guard: [I] If your opponent slides his hand into your jacket to grab your collar for a choke, spear your hand in between his arms and land in the Turning Pas...