2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches one of his favorite armbar finishes, The Farside Armbar from Side Control: [I] Typically, the Farside Armbar requires you to collect the far underhook and maintain tight connection throughout the m...

3 Part Lessons - Marcelo breaks down the most frequent elements regarding the North South Choke, from entry to defeating common obstacles.

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...

4 Part Technique — If your opponent tries to grab your ankle after you step outside of his Open Guard, leap to the opposite side and pummel an underhook for the Leg Over Pass vs Half Guard. If you miss the underhook, switch your ...

2 Part Technique — Marcelo introduces to his class two chokes that are not a normal part of his game, however, they may prove useful if the following circumstances are capitalized: if your opponent is hiding his arms well while h...

3 Part Technique — If you notice your opponent opening up his neck while you are sprawling on top with the Front Headlock in the gi, perhaps because he wants to perform a Sit-Out Escape, take advantage of the extra material by gr...

1 Part Technique - Marcelo shares with his class a neat trick for figuring out when to attack with the North/South Choke from Double Over Control; use your hip to check the orientation of his head: if you feel his chin, he is defending...

2 Part Technique - The Inverted Triangle from Side Control is a terrific submission option when you can clear your opponent's hand to the outside on your shoulder and mount the nearside arm. If you notice his hand bent at the wrist whi...

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 - Marcelo reveals two great set-ups for the North South Choke when your opponent is protecting his back and arms from your control. Run to the North South Position and keep his arms away from interfering with your chok...

2 Part Technique - Marcelo shares his thoughts on the recent fights from the Metamoris promotion held last weekend. Ryron Gracie did an outstanding job when it came to avoiding André Galvão's submission attacks. The key t...

3 Part Technique - If your opponent wins a Leg Lasso around your collar grip as you push him into Open Guard, make sure he doesn't control your other sleeve and instead, you control his wrist long enough to make a grip on the outside o...