2 Part Technique - Armdrag to the Single Leg takedown. If the opponent stays with his hands on the mat after the armdrag, Taking the Back and transitioning into the Seatbelt control is a great opportunity.

2 Part Technique - Follow up with a quick Armdrag from hand fighting. It is preferable to have 2 separate take downs from each side of an Armdrag. One side opens the opponent for a strong Double Leg, while the other exposes a Single Le...

3 Part Technique - When it comes to eluding the guillotine, taking preventative measures is the easiest solution. There are several areas where you should be mindful of such an attack, especially when executing the Single Leg Takedown....

3 Part Technique - If your opponent avoids the hand fight, seize both of his collars for Double Collar Control from Butterfly, perform the Hook Lift, and capture the Inverted Armbar when he posts on the mat. If he posts too quickly or ...

2 Part Technique - At the start of the match, when your grips will be stronger on account of dryness, dominate the hand fight with 2on1 Control. Pulling Seated or Butterfly Guard with the 2on1 will often provoke your opponent into plan...

4 Part Technique - According to Marcelo, you do not have to spend a significant portion of your training time learning takedowns in order to be successful in competition. Since you will always have the option of pulling guard, all you ...

2 Part Technique - Depending on which Collar side you control, foreshadows your next move. Controlling opposite collar to lead leg transitions into the Sweeping Single Leg. Controlling same side collar to lead leg connects into an Ankl...

3 Part Technique - 2on1 Control is Marcelo's preferred method of attack when starting a match on your feet. The 2on1 not only allows Marcelo to shoot in for a Single, but also lets him pull safely into his guard. To gain the control, d...

3 Part Technique - Understand the consequence of your attack. Pull Guard using a strong 2on1 Control. If the opponent's feet are parallel, kick out his base. Again, foreshadow the opponent's reactions to your attacks. If his legs are s...

3 Part Technique - Don't let go of what you gain after breaking grips; hold onto whatever you can and use it to set up your own attack. For example, from the standing position, after removing your opponent's collar grip, claim dominion...

2 Part Technique - When your opponent tries to yank his arm free from Double Wrist Control after you pull guard, use his own momentum against him by sitting up into a Single Leg Takedown as he pulls away his hand. However, if you happe...

2 Part Technique - Estimate your opponent's wrestling experience by recognizing his stance. Break his lowered posture down using the advantage of your Gi Grips, exposing his lead leg to Ankle Picks and Single Leg Takedowns.