Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 3 -- Marcelo is reminded of the effectiveness of his tried-and-true, Standing Arm-Drag to the Back: Starting from a neutral position on the feet, hand-fight for same-side control over your opponent's wrist; us...

Advanced Lesson Part 3 of 3 -- Marcelo capitalizes on a brief window to take the Back from a Rear Waist-Lock: If your opponent is late to stand upright after you've successfully captured their hips from behind with a Standing Arm-Drag ...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo risks taking a shot with the least danger possible: If you are worried about ending up on bottom after taking a shot, try shooting from the outside with a Swing Single Leg Takedown. Remember to keep your near k...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo offers options for offense on the feet: If you lock up in a Collar & Elbow Tie with your opponent, cup the elbow holding your head and duck under it to snatch a Single Leg. If your opponent tries to pummel for ...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo conceptualizes the idea of how to properly engage and start against the opponent.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches hand-fighting skills: [I] Approach your opponent and meet his hands with your own. Look to secure his wrists from above to dominate the battle. Gain either variation of the 2on1, with under or over-hande...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo utilities Hand Fighting and Arm Drags to generate a clear path to the opponent's legs.

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo instructs his classic Arm Drag series from the feet. Drag the opponent to force his hands down on the mat while clearing your body from his path and find the Seat Belt or a Single Leg Takedown.

5 Part Lesson - The opponent's hands and arms obstruct your Double Leg Takedown, so twisting his torso will open a clear path to his hips and legs. Clutch his hands then drag and parry his arms as you spear into the take down.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches his signature Double Leg with 2on1 Control: [I] Grab 2on1 and cross the opponent's arm past his center line to open up your shot on his legs. [II] If your opponent tries to pull his arm away by posting h...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches us one of his Go-To takedowns: [I] Always try to preemptively break off your opponent's grip before he has a chance to settle and harden his hold; use both hands on his wrist and/or sleeve to yank away h...

2 Part Technique - The opponent will commonly re-pummel inside to win the control as you tie up. During this moment, the arm drag connects seamlessly. Hook the opponent's leg with your Double Leg drive to inhibit his defense.

3 Part Technique - The Armdrag is a very efficient method of attack for opening up space for a shot while Hand Fighting from Standing. Use the drag to throw your opponent's arms out of the way and hit a Single Leg to Run-The-Pipe and f...