2 Part Technique - Not only can you defend against Takedowns by sprawling, but with the Guillotine also. Even if the opponent insists or finishing the Takedown, continue to pursue the Guillotine for the submission.

3 Part Technique - Fake for a takedown, which lowers your opponent's level for an easier Guillotine entry. Snap the head down using your opposite choking hand and replace it with your chest to completely secure the position. Finish the...

2 Part Technique - You must create an opening using Hand Fighting when the opponent lowers his level, because a straight posture allows for an easy takedown. Expose the opponent's hips and legs for a strong Double Leg using an Armdrag....

2 Part Technique - Shooting for the single leg takedown may leave the opponent vulnerable for a guillotine choke, especially if his head can be forced to the outside. Remove your foot from between his legs and use it to initiate a trip...

2 Part Technique - Freeing your leg from the Single Leg takedown can be as simple as applying Collar & Elbow control while standing and knocking your opponent off balance. Use the upper body control to steer him toward the mat, forcing...

2 Part Technique - After you've been taken down while holding onto a front headlock, there is still an opportunity to switch your grip and lock the Guillotine Choke from Butterfly. First, relieve any shoulder pressure your opponent del...

2 Part Technique - When your opponent defends his arms tightly from under Side Control, use your control to pull him onto his side and entice him to turtle up, exposing his back for the taking. As soon as he reaches for a single and hi...

3 Part Technique - If attacked by a Single Leg Takedown, try yanking your leg clear out of his control; but if you feel too much resistance, snap his head down into a Guillotine Choke. If he brings you to the mat, do your best to hold ...

2 Part Lesson - Be responsive towards the opponent's options as you stand in front his guard. For Example, ankle pick the opponent early to keep him down as you recognize the signals of a take down. If the opponent progresses further i...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows an escape against the Single Leg Takedown from Standing, as well as a submission opportunity if the escape fails: [I] Before your opponent can begin off-balancing your base after he captures a Single, look...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo presents three ways of preventing a tight Single Leg Takedown: [I] While sprawling on your opponent's Single, if you cannot effectively apply a Whizzer or free your leg, post both of your hands on the back of hi...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a high-level submission: Sprawl your legs back and jam your opponent's shot by bracing against his biceps while looping your arm under his chin for the Guillotine Choke. After connecting your hands togethe...