2 Part Technique - The surest way to finishing the Double Leg Takedown is to properly set up your penetration step. This includes dislodging his hands away from the path of your arms and shoulders to his hips and legs. Utilize hand-fig...

2 Part Technique - Protecting yourself from the opponent's chokes is the most important aspect in defending against the Front Head Lock attacks. Control the opponent's arm and elbow, sit out, and spin to reverse the position. It's comm...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains how to defend against chokes under sprawl: [I] If your opponent manages to sprawl free against your Single Leg Takedown attempt, do not reach for the leg again otherwise you run the risk of exposing you...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo defends his neck against any oncoming submissions or back takes by immediately clearing his head. In the Gi, utilize the fabric to generate tension and extra gripping to help aid your escape.

1 Part Lesson -- Marcelo defends an Arm Triangle from the bottom of the Front Headlock Position: Tuck your chin, latch onto the nearer forearm, splay your legs wide, and drop your weight down onto your opponent's arms assuming a Dead-F...

Lesson Part 1 of 2 -- Marcelo avoids submission attacks while underneath a Sprawl in the Turtle-Position: Develop a sensitivity toward figuring out which of your opponent's available options he or she might take when you are defending ...

1 Part Lesson -- Marcelo counters his opponent's Guillotine-Choke while seated: If your opponent latches onto a Front Headlock against your Butterfly Guard, try to sweep them overhead with either of your hooks, but resurface into top p...