2 Part Technique - Marcelo discusses the methodology of connecting techniques from the start of your match. Moves can connect seamlessly and fluidly by playing against positions before they occur.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo presents several different options for pulling guard from the hand and grip fight: [I] If your opponent makes a grip on your collar, break it off and turn it into a 2on1. If he grabs the side that doesn't ...

2 Part Technique — Sometimes, you cannot establish 2on1 Control against your opponent because he is avoiding the hand-fight. If this happens, close the distance and establish Collar & Elbow Control to Pull Guard. Upon landing...

2 Part Technique - Use the 2on1 Control to open a clear path to the opponent's legs. Shoot a tactical Double Leg within the opening and drive with power to counter the opponent's sprawl.

2 Part Technique - Focus your attention on the best initial control possible, the 2on1. Use the control to Pull Guard and expose the opponent's lead leg for transitioning into 1 Leg X Guard. As the opponent circles, use your other hook...

2 Part Technique - Search for the 2on1 Control from Hand Fighting. Use the control to clear a path to the opponent's legs and engage with a strong Double Leg Takedown. If the opponent posts his free arm against you, use the same concep...

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 - 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...

2 Part Technique - Pull Guard with a strong 2on1 to force the opponent into exposing his lead leg when breaking your grip. Use the Single Leg Control to transition into 1 Leg X Guard. If the opponent attempts to Knee Slide, post at his...

2 Part Technique - If an opponent attempts to break your 2on1 at your wrist, Arm drag the opening. The opponent could possibly instead plant his forearm against you, so clear a clean path to his legs by knocking away at his elbow.

2 Part Technique - Marcelo's hand-fighting techniques are versatile, in that, they functionally translate quite well from the ground, directly to the stand-up. Fight for a cross grip on his wrist and a hold on his elbow, and time your ...

3 Part Technique - The lesson here is that when you decide to pull guard, you need to do so with a strong, dry control so that you can (1) legally keep the fight on the ground, and (2) possibly set-up your opponent for 1Leg X when he t...

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...