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Kimura Grip Seatbelt from Back, Crucifix vs Takedown, Seat belt Control from Back
     

Marcelo and Atos help Bryan understand his optimal path when defending a Single with a "Kimura-Grip" configuration, and specifically when targeting the opponent's arm for a combinational counter-attack with a "Crucifix": If using a Kim...
Guillotine Choke
     

Marcelo explains a critical yet oftentimes missed detail when finishing the Guillotine Choke. Your wrist must push into the neck. Don't pull your grip into the jaw. When on bottom, crunch up onto the back of the opponent's head and dri...
Posted: 2269 days ago
 1488 views
Leg-Locks
     

Marcelo expresses his fear and respect for leg-locks. Prevention and avoidance are long-term strategies that can keep you on the mats injury-free. The severity of the oftentimes permanent damage that can potentially occur, even acciden...
Deep Half Guard Entry
     

Marcelo helps Tyga find a way to infiltrate the base of a conservative and defensive opponent. One must coordinate both the hands and feet in pulling the opponent forward. Keep your elbows low and tight to your sides as you look to hoo...
Posted: 2381 days ago
 1167 views
The High-Elbow Guillotine Choke
     

Marcelo points out some of the details behind successfully locking up the Marcelotine; the trick that usually helps students understand the angle associated with the High-Elbow is learning how to bend your supporting arm at the wrist. ...
Leg Drag Pass vs Open Guard
     

Marcelo helps Savannah understand his approach to the Leg-Drag Pass: Rather than dragging the leg, wherein one would continue to hold the leg with the hands during and slightly after the attacking movement, Marcelo prefers to throw-awa...
Posted: 2256 days ago
 1071 views
Technical Conditioning
     

Marcelo reminds his advanced class the importance behind practicing and experiencing as many aspects of jiu-jitsu as possible. You must condition yourself to respond to any situation your opponent brings you to; conversely, you should ...
Posted: 1176 days ago
 987 views
North South Choke
     

Marcelo talks about developing habits for setting up the North/South Choke. Learning how to execute the choke when training nogi can be beneficial for integrating the correct sensitivity necessary to coordinate your movements and notic...
Posted: 2129 days ago
 959 views
Guillotine
     

Jon and Kanan pick Marcelo's brain over Guillotine finishing sequences against high-level defensive reactions.
Guillotine Choke from Side Control
     

Marcelo explains how he prefers to finish an opponent who turns up onto their side while exposing their neck in Side Control. Rather than attempt a Nogi Baseball Choke from top position, he insists on trying for a Guillotine instead. M...
Posted: 1295 days ago
 908 views
Over Under Pass vs Hook Sweep → Back Step Pass
     

Marcelo helps Jimmy find a solution for when his opponent stops his "Over/Under Pass" (Underhook & Overhook on the arms, not the legs e.g. Miragaia or Bernardo Faria's Over/Under) and takes him to the opposite side. The answer is to pe...
Back-Spin Pass
     

Marcelo helps Hudson Taylor troubleshoot an innovative passing transition. The movement is akin to that of a mix between a Knee-Slide and Back-Step Pass; however, rather than landing on the negative or opposite side into Reverse Half f...
Posted: 2171 days ago
 806 views
Effective Use of Energy
     

Marcelo wishes that his students utilize their energy effectively and refrain from taunting, unnecessary posing, or outward displays of perceived confidence; e.g. showboating, excessive and intent-less ostentation, exaggerated aggressi...
Posted: 2444 days ago
 804 views
X Guard Takedown from X Guard
     

Tony inquires Marcelo regarding X-Guard sweep strategies against well-balanced, strong, and large opponents. If you test their balance and rattle their lead leg to no avail from 1Leg-X, this should prompt you to switch to Full-X. Rathe...
“Pre-Match Relaxation”
     

Marcelo shares his thoughts on two interrelated points; preparedness and relaxation. He stresses the importance of having trained for a diverse set of positions, both good and bad, that one might encounter during a match. You shouldn't...
Posted: 2283 days ago
 773 views
Avoiding Your Opponent
     

Marcelo advises Bryan to better strategize against an opponent with strong guard play; tactically, avoid letting your opponent ensnare your arm with a Lasso Hook when entering into your passes. You tuck in tightly and shield yourself f...
Hook Lift from 1Leg X Guard
     

Marcelo helps Yuta improve his Kuzushi from 1-Leg X-Guard. Do not lift your opponent overhead with your inside hook (Reverse De-la-Riva Hook); rather, kick them more to the outside diagonally. Accomplish this by changing your foot posi...
Step-Over Armbar from Over/Under Pass
     

Marcelo and Scott help Jon troubleshoot details concerning the breaking mechanics behind finishing the Near-Side Arm-Lock with the opponent's arm caught under your armpit, and coming directly from of an Over/Under Control Half-Guard Pa...
Arm-Triangle Choke
     

Marcelo helps Bryan with his finish for the Arm-Triangle (Judo's Katagatame, Arm-In Side-Choke, et al.): Whenever Marcelo isolates the arm of his opponent and fastens the elbow against the head, he normally opts for a transition to the...
Posted: 2352 days ago
 698 views
Clinching from Butterfly Guard to Hook Sweep
     

Marcelo explores options with Kanan regarding how to prevent their opponents from posting out against a sweep: Concentrate on keeping a rigid structure imposed on your opponent's triceps by actively reinforcing the angle of your elbows...
2on1 Control from Butterfly
     

Marcelo discusses with Savannah several options with 2on1 and their respective contingencies based on posture (opponent kneeling or standing) and control (friction differences within gi or nogi). He prefers to attack the legs when an o...
Elbow Control Armbar from Butterfly
     

Jon asks Marcelo for advice on how to refine the Elbow Control Armbar from Butterfly (Hizagatame, Shotgun Armlock, et al). Marcelo expresses two particular variations, both dependent on where he comes from based on his opponent's react...
Answering Immediately
     

Marcelo explains the importance of immediately answering the opponent in the moment.
Posted: 2030 days ago
 660 views
Turning Pass vs Half Guard → Turning Half Guard to Back Control
     

Jon asks Marcelo how to accurately defend against counter-pressure from Half Guard during the Turning Pass. The key to maintaining the top control lies in making your opponent carry your weight through the side of your torso. If the op...
Posted: 2115 days ago
 658 views
Armdrag Leg Catch Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

Marcelo and... Scott?... help Orlando develop kuzushi for his Overhead Sweep off of a Countered Armdrag attempt. If your opponent steps up to block your Armdrag from Seated/Butterfly Guard by stepping his leg up to the outside, grab th...
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