Marcelo converts a Guillotine-Choke attempt initiated from Side-Control into a finish from off his back after his opponent tries to reverse with a Single-Leg: While keeping your opponent pinned onto their back with a Cross-Face against...

Advanced Lesson -- Master Fabio Gurgel adds some more enlightening details for escaping from Side-Control: Your far-arm cannot effectively break the posture of your opponent with just a bump aimed at their neck or shoulder; you must sp...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo takes the back against a single leg from seated guard: [I] If your opponent builds up onto your lead leg for a single after pinning his back to the mat with a collar grip, post on his shoulder as you kick your l...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo troubleshoots the finish for a Guillotine after getting taken down: [I] Capitalize on your opponent's downed position if you stop his Takedown with a Sprawl; don't let him back up to his feet where he gets anoth...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds and loses the back: [I] Don't allow your opponent to escape from the Front Headlock Position after you've sprawled onto his shot. This may even require you to actively yank him down to the mat if he begins...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo tilts a cemented opponent in turtle to force him into exposing a limb. If the opponent turns to face you during the transition, knee slide against their Half Guard / Guard Recovery to remain in control.

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo forces the opponent to concentrate on the current position, before transitioning onto the next position. Through disruption and disorientation, the opponent's attention to defend the next oncoming attack returns...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows us one of the few instances where he elects to finish the Guillotine Choke with the "Arm-In."

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.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo snaps on a Guillotine: [I] Tap the back of your opponent's head down as you leap up and ensnare it with your other arm into a Guillotine Choke. If he defends by inserting his hands in between his neck and your a...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo maintains Seatbelt Control after jumping on the Back: [I] Align your chest in parallel with your opponent's upper back and squeeze your arms tightly to avoid slipping overhead. If you cannot readily place your h...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters a shot: [I] If you determine that your opponent will make an attempt to shoot in onto your legs from afar, stuff his takedown or re-shot and settle into the Front Headlock Position off your Sprawl. Clea...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo "tunes" up his favorite moves through subtle adjustments to maintain control in positions.