2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo maximizes the distance of the moment-arm when applying force: Just as you wouldn't put a door knob close to the hinges, if you want to mitigate the force generated during your opponent's escape, you should plac...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo maintains his advantage: Keep in mind the idea to finish strongly when you near consolidating a position. For example, if you run North/South against and inverted guard and dig inside to pass, you can't let up ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo insists on solidifying the pass if presented the back: [I] If your opponent offers up their backside to avoid getting established under Side-Control or North/South, make grips on the far side by the shoulder and...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo escapes and counters the North/South Position: [I] If you are trapped underneath with an Over/Under Control, place your free arm on the hip of the same side as your arm caught in the (Reverse) Overhook, and shim...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates what he does against a bigger and stronger opponent under his Side Control: [I] If your opponent bumps you to pummel for an Underhook, immediately switch your arms to control the North/South Positio...

3 Part Lesson - Avoid the opponent's Guard Pull through circling and shooting sweeping Singles. If the opponent Sprawls and pulls guard against your shot, run North South and pin his upper body.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo revisits the N/S-Choke and adds a new nuance: [I] Displeased with the collective low percentage of attempts for the North/South Choke during training, Marcelo encourages his students to make a better try at exec...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo escapes out from underneath the North/South: [I] Bring your near-arm to the same side of your opponent's body that your head is on and look to make a grip on your opponent's triceps. Rock your legs to help sit u...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo re-counters his Opponent's N/S-Choke Escapes: [I] Keep off of your knees when applying weight while on top in Over/Under Control from North/South; if your opponent begins crunching to face away from your choke, ...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo unpins his head from North South by directing the opponent into Side Control. From Side Control, focus on sitting up and pushing against the opponent's elbow to escape. If the opponent turns to Mount, continue t...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo masterfully explains a Spider Guard Pass: [I] Make counter-grips to avoid giving your opponent too much leverage over your body when he finds the Stirrup & Lasso Controls; grab his pants and lapel, respectively....

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo coaches Paul through two variations of the N/S Choke: [I] If your opponent frames against your hips from crashing down into the North-South Position after passing his guard, pummel both of your arms inside out f...