2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches one of his most successful passes for nogi: [I] Your weight distribution atop your opponent's Reverse Half needs to be in the way of a hover; you shouldn't readily land beside your opponent without first...

2 Part Lesson - Recognize the opponent's play and enforce your move first. As you stall his initial momentum, look to land into the opening space and defeat the opponent's free arm. If you notice the opponent's neck is exposed, lock th...

3 Part Lesson - You intended the North South Choke, but the opponent resorts towards threading his feet over and entangling Half Guard. Recognize his obstructions and keep his head in alignment to descend into the choke.

2 Part Technique - If your opponent escapes your collar choke by pulling your arm around his head, don't give up on your chance for a different submission. Instead of letting him escape outright, trade your back control for an opportun...

2 Part Technique - Post your foot flat on the mat by the opponent's hip when he attempts to slide your leg into half guard with a knee push escape from mount. While his arms are occupied in posture, reach around his neck and drop to yo...