2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows how to make adjustments for when his opponent tries to catch him in Half Guard as he looks to take the Back from the Front Headlock Position: [I] Answer your opponent's counter-post with a Nearside C...

2 Part Technique — A good opponent won't telegraph his escape from Knee-On-Belly with a bridge, so you have to be prepared to sprawl out of his Single the moment you realize he turns. After defending the escape, immediately answe...

2 Part Technique — Standing in the Back Bodylock is a very dangerous position to find yourself in, so it is best to know what to do if you happen to get there (perhaps, after missing a throw). Immediately, sag your hips to the ma...

2 Part Technique - The opponent will commonly twist his Mount to counter your initial Turning Escape. His transition leaves a small window of opportunity to swim inside and hoist his leg onto your shoulder, leading into several differe...

2 Part Technique - Shield yourself against the opponent's collar and arm attacks after he settles into Mount. As he grips your cross collar to initiate an attack, create an opening to weave your head through and dodge the choke. Trap t...

2 Part Technique - Finishing an Arm Bar against an opponent's clasped hands commands technical procedure and appropriate timing. Tuck the opponent's elbow against your side to secure the closest control to his hands as possible, becaus...

2 Part Technique - The Front Headlock Position is very promising in the way of finishing with a submission; do your best to maintain the position for as long a necessary against your opponent's recovery attempts. If he tries to pull gu...

2 Part Technique - Fabio shares with the class his expertise on mounting from Side Control. The first step is to isolate the nearside arm with your hip. Next, claim the farside underhook to clear space for your knee to drive over into ...

2 Part Technique - If you can manage to tighten up your Underhook & Head Control from Side Mount, you are in fantastic position to finish with two spectacular submissions. After cinching up his head to his elbow, look to pin your o...

3 Part Technique - An attack or control should accompany your Back Step Pass vs Half Guard immediately after you ascertain that the opponent has won the underhook. As you land into Reverse Half Guard, wrap your arm around his neck for ...

3 Part Technique - Since everyone who trains under Marcelo at his academy is well-versed in the 1Leg X Guard Sweep, many in-house strategies have been developed to counter the position. Regardless of the tactic employed, Marcelo mainta...

2 Part Technique - Concentrate on the rotation against the opponent's hip using the 1 Leg X Guard Sweep. If the opponent bases at the end, continue forward and force him down.