Marcelo reminds his advanced class to focus on specific goals during live training: Getting better at certain moves is a matter of quality over quantity; repetition is still a factor, but any monotony should be tempered with variable r...

Marcelo offers advice to Jee about a tricky neck crank situation: As a general rule, don't let your opponent occupy the space around your neck; protect your vulnerable parts by tucking your chin when your opponent tries to invade the s...

Marcelo shows Bryan one of his favorite methods of attacking an Open-Guard: Enter inside your opponent's guard by wedging your lead-knee/shin behind your opponent's knee on the same-side (aka Reverse Knee-Slide/Cut, DLR-Killer, Ananias...

Marcelo and Hudson discuss a subtle yet high-level aspect of technique: If you assess your opponent to have a difficult Open Guard, don't give them the time or space to create something bad for you; opt to quickly close the distance an...

Marcelo talks about strategies and tactics concerning defense against the Guillotine Choke when attacking a Single Leg Takedown.

Marcelo explains the importance of enjoying your training process without focusing entirely on results and valuing competition.

Marcelo explains two varying mistakes that leads you into failing. The mistake you manufacture on your own and the error your opponent forces from you through counters and traps. Study and develop technically to answer your mistakes yo...

Marcelo addresses issues regarding the intricacies of the limb placement involved with passing the ¾-Guard into the ½-Guard with dominant control.

Dan Covel asks Marcelo how he can prevent the Inverted Armbar from Butterfly. Countering begins with avoiding placement of your hand on the mat using aggressive hand-fighting for inside control over the biceps.

When things get slippery, you have to knock your opponent's knees out of the way in order to begin passing, effectively using the reduced friction in your favor. Also, train to tap or be tapped; it's the fastest way to learn and improv...

It is crucial to never repeat your mistakes, even when hand-fighting against your opponent; e.g. If you grab your opponent's wrist and he counters by grabbing your attacking wrist with his free hand, immediately pull it back out and tr...

Marcelo walks around his class during drills to explain the details (and variations) of one of his highest % passes.

Marcelo helps Hana understand where and how to break her partner/opponent down for the Folding Pass with Double Under Control. It is important to try and land with the grips made, without having to reset or adjust your positioning or w...