3 Part Technique - After breaking the opponent's grip from Closed Guard, pivot his arm to expose his elbow. Controlling the opponent's elbow is crucial in successfully using Omoplatas. Swing your leg over and pin the opponent's shoulde...

2 Part Technique - When your opponent chooses a side to pass from the Double Stack, open up his triceps for the Elbow Push Escape by extending your legs onto his shoulders. If you can't push him away, let him pass around and quickly in...

3 Part Technique - Protect yourself against Leg Attacks when transitioning between guards, by posting and hooking your feet in front of the opponent. Your feet and legs are vulnerable to being in danger when loose or pocketed against t...

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 corres...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo insists that every time you land after sweeping, you have to be aware of your opponent's available countermeasures: [I] Stop all of your opponent's options after your favorite sweep; i.e. you must know exactly w...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches how to handle a leg attack against Butterfly: [I] Marcelo pulls guard with the intention of sweeping, not playing guard and defending the pass. But sometimes, your opponent wants to just attack your legs...

1 Part Lesson - Marcelo bridges the connection between an Elbow Push and the 2on1 Control Escape to prevent the opponent from pinning you in Side Control.

3 Part Lesson - Crunch and use your feet to barrier yourself from the opponent's forward pressure against your Butterfly Guard. As you engage with your Elbow Control Armbar, a strong opponent can retaliate by stacking and passing. Elbo...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches 3 Attacks starting from Closed Guard 2on1 Control: [I] While playing Closed Guard, make a Pistol Grip on your opponent's sleeve, break his grip off of your jacket, and cross his hand underneath your grip...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows an important counter to a popular pass: [I] If your opponent attempts an Single Leg Stacking Pass, you need to intercept his hand before he makes his grip on your collar; you may still have time to remove ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo adds to the Stacking Pass Defense: [I] Avoid letting your opponent make a Collar Grip and apply a Stiff-Arm Action to his triceps for the Elbow Push Escape against the Stacking Pass. If he makes the grip, press ...

2 Part Technique - Pull guard using the 2on1 Control to prevent the opponent from gripping and initiating his pass. As the opponent retreats and distributes his weight away, hook behind his feet and push the opponent to sweep.