2 Part Lesson - Marcelo teaches offensive and defensive principles to serve as a foundation to successfully play Butterfly Guard.

2 Part Lesson - As the opponent rotates his arm inward to defend your Inverted Armbar, connect another appropriate control to continue clinging onto his upper body.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo outlines a painful elbow attack from Butterfly: [I] If your opponent is conservatively kneeling in front of your Seated Butterfly Guard, engage in an attack by grabbing onto both of his lapels and hoisting him u...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows his Inverted Armbar against a Roll Escape: [I] Elevate your opponent overhead with a Hook Lift to force his post into the Inverted Armbar; if your opponent is quick enough to roll over before catching the ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo coaches Paul & Matheus through the Inverted Armbar: [I] When your opponent won't let you pummel for Double Underhooks from Butterfly, grip his elbows from the outside and launch him into the air overhead. When h...

2 Part Lesson - Continue controlling the opponent's arm after he rolls through your Inverted Armbar, because his escape connects seamlessly into the Step Over Triangle.

2 Part Lesson - Attack the opponent's arm by using your hooks to force him into posting. It may take multiple attempts to finally grasp the upper body control needed to Hook Lift, so continue searching and filling the space until a str...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds two finishes despite his opponent's defense in the Triangle: [I] Tug your opponent inside of the Triangle with Collar & Sleeve Control. If he defends by building a frame with his hands, pull his arm away f...

2 Part Technique - Use the 2on1 Control from Butterfly to Hook Lift the opponent, forcing him to post and expose his arm. The momentum he touches the mat within your reach, you should recognize his vulnerability and attack.

3 Part Technique - Apply a fast sequence of techniques against an opponent that is trying to set up a move or is fatigued. Pushing the pace will expose his lack of timing. Your Hook Lift forces the opponent to expose his arm by posting...

3 Part Technique - Use 2on1 to break the opponent's posture down. As he forces Half Guard, transition into Cross Arm and Belt Control for an very controlling sweep with twisting motion. If the opponent holds the position to prevent any...

2 Part Technique - Set up the Inverted Armbar by forcing the opponent to post out against the Hook Lift Sweep with Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly. Since you have control over his elbow, he has no choice but to put his other ha...