3 Part Technique - In this instructional, Marcelo demonstrates for his class how to lure an opponent into a seemingly winnable transition, all the while keeping control over the outcome with weight and distance management. By increment...

2 Part Technique — A good opponent won't telegraph his escape from Knee-On-Belly with a bridge, so you have to be prepared to sprawl out of his Single the moment you realize he turns. After defending the escape, immediately answer back...

3 Part Lesson - You're close to securing Side Control, but the opponent turns to the Single Leg. Sprawl hard and pummel to Under Hook and force the opponent back. If the opponent progresses, grab the closest leg to tilt and throw the o...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent frees his head at the last stage of your Spiral Arm in an attempt to sit up. Control his arm, shield your shin across his chest, and swing your leg over his head to re-secure and finalize the attack. If the...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent crunches into a ball after you've passed without revealing opportunities and immediately looks to return into guard. Recognize his intentions and slide against his recovery. If he completely wins the under ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the Gi-Version of his Guillotine, The Loop Choke: [I] Similarly to how you secure an opponent's collar across his throat for a Choke from the Back, e.g. Cleaning, feeding, and un-slacking your grip with...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo handles the "Lapel Guard": [I] If your opponent opens up your jacket while standing and is looking to drop down for Lapel Guard, you must recognize the moment he reaches for your skirt-tail in order to defend th...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo organizes the methods of taking the opponent's back as he attempts to snatch a Single Leg against your Knee on Belly, Side Control, and after you've secured a Front Head Lock.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo vanishes out of a Single and seemingly teleports himself onto a Rear Naked: [I] Marcelo quickly drills his students in countering the Single Leg vs Knee on Belly by sprawling hard on his opponent's out-reached a...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters a pesky grip while sprawling against a single: [I] If your opponent attaches himself to your pants from standing or from Side Control for a Single Leg, you must sprawl heavily and repeatedly sink your h...

2 Part Lesson - Utilize the Front Headlock to sprawl away from the opponent's Single Leg from Side Control. With the Headlock, Mount and fit your body behind the opponent's elbow to attack the Spiral Armbar.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo fixes his path and stays ahead: [I] If your opponent pummels an Underhook while Side Mounted, cradle his far leg to prevent him from turning over with a bridge onto a Single Leg and step across his waist into th...