2 Part Technique - If the opponent spins to an inverted guard to capture the leg for a Knee Bar, counter the situation by pulling your leg out immediately. However, the opponent may be able to triangle your leg to start the submission....

2 Part Technique - Defeating the Triangle requires immediate posture before your opponent can completely lock his legs. Always bring your same knee up as your trapped arm inside to block your opponent's hips from rotating and finishing...

2 Part Technique - The most common leglock counter while standing is to spin away and disengage from the pass. While this works, it is a wasted opportunity; instead of backing off, stay in range and high knee your leg out of danger. Th...

2 Part Technique - An opponent will commonly use sweep attempts into forcing you to post an arm, exposing you momentarily to his triangle attacks. Recognize his intentions as you stand to break his Closed Guard and defend accurately wi...

2 Part Lesson - Be cautious at the end of your take down, because the opponent will often retaliate desperately since he's lost the position - like jumping to a Triangle. Posture the moment you feel him jump.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates how to Defend against the Triangle after diving in with an Underhook for a Pass: [I] If your opponent grabs your wrist while it pins his knee down for the Underhook & Head Control Half Guard Pass, h...

3 Part Lesson - Premeditate the opponent's leg attacks against your lead leg as you escape his Omoplata. If you become stuck, hold his top foot and step on the opponent's arm to yank your arm freely.

4 Part Lesson - Marcelo escapes a series of leg attacks by pulling his leg safely through openings before he is in danger. Continue to follow and face the opponent as you untangle your leg and grab his hands to protect yourself from su...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains how to deal with Leg Attacks: [I] The moment you sense your opponent shift directions opposite to that of a conventional sweep, reposition your base so that you can generate momentum outward; utilize yo...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo escapes from the Closed Guard: [I] Whether you win the hand fight, gaining control over your opponent's wrists to inhibit his grips, or he leaves you a moment of freedom by hiding his hands, make it up to your f...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters the "Muscle Sweep" from Closed Guard: [I] If your opponent underhooks your ankle while standing to break open his Closed Guard, and he knocks you backward, lean forward and post your arm behind you to p...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo escapes from leglocks: [I] If your opponent breaks your grip on his sleeve and seizes the opportunity to attack your exposed foot, quickly kick off his control before he can secure his attack. If he drops down f...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo survives and escapes from the Triangle: [I] Immediately seek posture when caught suddenly with one arm inside the Closed Guard. Post strongly with both hands reinforcing your hold on the opponent's stomach to he...