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Bridge Escape vs Side Control
     

Marcelo neutralizes a dominant landing against a Double-Leg Take-Down: If your opponent manages to take you down to the ground and bypasses your legs, immediately look to apply a set of foream frames against their upper body and preven...
Guillotine Choke from Sprawl vs Single Leg from Side Control
     

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...
Arm-In Guillotine from Front Headlock
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates an instance where he will opt for an Arm-In Guillotine finish: [I] When your opponent continues to drive forward while underneath your Sprawl for a Takedown, he inadvertently leaves an opportunity t...
Taking Back vs Single Leg
     

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...
2on1 Control & Takedown Defense
     

3 Part Lesson - Lead the start through a series of preconditioned offensive grips into the 2on1 Control, while anticipating to defensively sprawl against far shots - before you've closed the distance into the security of an upper body ...
Guillotine to Front Headlock vs Side Control
     

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...
Taking the Back vs Single Leg
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo retains the Seatbelt Control after his opponent counters with a Single Leg attempt on the Spin-Around & Go-Behind from the Front Headlock Position: [I] If your opponent flags his arm up like a mailbox to prevent...
Knee Slide vs Guard Recovery from Turtle
     

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...
Osotogake vs Kuchikitaoshi
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo utilizes Judo to counter a wrestling takedown: [I] If your opponent grabs your collar/lapel and he shoots onto your leg while you break his grip, keep both of your hands on his wrist and sprawl your leg back awa...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Seatbelt, Sprawl, Turtle to Back Control, Back Control Recovery
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is flexible or fast enough to flag his arm in the way as you try to take the back with Seatbelt Control from the Front Headlock, sprawl your hips to the mat sideways until his arm slips off your body...
Collar and Elbow Control vs Butterfly, Single Leg Counter, Guillotine vs Takedown
     

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 ...
Sprawl vs Single Leg from Side Control, Omoplata vs Sweeping Single Leg
     

2 Part Technique - Sprawl against an opponent's Single Leg and keep your feet away from his legs to prevent him from circling. Turn towards the opponent to use your hips against the opponent's grip, forcing it open. If the opponent is ...
Posted: 4790 days ago
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Hand Fighting from Inside Closed Guard 4
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo talks about Grip Fighting (Kumite Arasoi) and Energy Management: [I] Immediately react to your opponent's advances, no matter how small or seemingly trivial and innocuous. If he moves, you move. Don't exaggerate...
Leg Pull Escape vs Single Leg, Deep Half Guard, & Leg Attacks
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the moment to retract your legs from oncoming danger.
Sprawl vs Takedown → Double Leg Counter → Step Over Mount vs Sit Out
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo show contingent options for when his Sprawl is insufficient in stopping a Double: [I] Wiggle your hips until you generate enough room to pummel for an Underhook to Whip-Over the opponent. If you cannot find room...
Posted: 2747 days ago
 64498 views
Over Under Return vs Takedown
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo returns with an Over Under Control to face an opponent circling towards his back from a takedown.
Over Under Reversal from Sprawl vs Takedown → Uchi Mata vs Single Leg
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters a Single Leg Take-Up by observing which of his opponent's knees comes up from the mat against his Sprawl: [I] If your opponent lifts his inside knee up to build his or her base to stand up with your leg...
Knee Pull & Guillotine vs Low Single
     

2 Part Lesson - When the opponent reaches below your knee to snatch a leg, retract your leg and square off to remain in position. However, if the opponent secures below the knee, time your Guillotine as he opens his neck it to climb up...
Posted: 2747 days ago
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Over Hook vs Single Leg, Uchi Mata vs Single Leg
     

3 Part Technique - Use an Over Hook Control and stomp against an opponent's Single Leg to break free. If you cannot break the Single Leg while standing, control the opponent's upper body and get under his weight to Uchi Mata. The oppon...
Posted: 4726 days ago
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Single Leg & Foot Sweep Defense
     

3 Part Lesson - Defend against an upright opponent's foot sweep by retracting your leg. The movement resembles the way Marcelo would counter Leg Attacks from Guard by pulling up or circling out his feet. If the opponent reaches to snat...
Sprawl vs Takedown → Breaking Gi Grips from Standing
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo avoids getting taken down: [I] When you come within reach of your opponent's hands, prepare to drop your weight down into a Sprawl if he shoots onto your legs. [II] If your opponent makes a grip on your collar t...
Single Leg Counter, Guillotine vs Takedown, Over Hook vs Single Leg, Uchi Mata vs Single Leg Takedown
     

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 ...
Front Head Lock Return vs Double Leg & Guillotine vs Single Leg
     

2 Part Lesson - Anticipate the opponent's oncoming shot and lock his head. If the opponent drives through your Front Head Lock, run your legs away and return on top through rotating your hips back down onto the mat, similar to counteri...
Sumigaeshi Re-Counter → Bridge vs Roll
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches a movement to increase your base against Masutemiwaza & Kaeshiwaza: [I] If your opponent enters into an overhead rolling reversal to counter your takedown (e.g. Hikikomigaeshi, Sumigaeshi, Obigaeshi, et ...
Posted: 2495 days ago
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Guillotine vs Takedown → Guillotine to Front Headlock from Butterfly
     

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...
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