2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo & Josh demonstrate a great tactic against a lowered stance: If your opponent has dropped down into a low wrestling stance when facing them in neutral position, take advantage of the shortened distance ...

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...

4 Part Technique - Use quick timing and pull your leg out straight to escape the Single Leg. If the opponent really establishes control for the takedown, you need more power to escape. Turn away and kick again. If the second escape att...

2 Part Technique - If you sense your opponent intends to turn over to his knees for a low single while in half guard, allow it to happen under the condition that you maintain downward pressure on his neck and shoulders with your hands ...

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 - If you cannot sprawl to stop a double leg takedown, at the very least, secure an arm-in guillotine as you pull Butterfly Guard so that you are good position to sweep. Rather than trying to finish the choke, use the f...

2 Part Technique - Stepping inside your opponent's Butterfly Guard is a positional improvement which will yield many paths for passing, including the Knee Slide. However, he may be able to free up enough control to attack for a Single ...

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 — Marcelo threatens the choke against a takedown: [I] While the opponent is busy holding onto your leg, punch your forearm against his or her throat and snap the head down into a Guillotine Choke. This can be accomplished...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo counterattacks a Single Leg Takedown attempt: [I] If your opponent manages to capture your leg before you can properly sprawl back in defense of a Single Leg, apply pressure to their head, forcing them down towa...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo instructs how to use the Guillotine against an opponent's Single Leg Takedown and explains several key details, such as holding and covering the opponent's head, crunching forward, and sitting upright.