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Help preventing Armbars from Sidecontrol and Mount
     

Marcelo discusses scenarios to prevent being exposed for Armbars from Sidecontrol and Mount by keeping your elbows in close. He then shows a great way to escape Sidecontrol by using the Elbow Push technique.
Posted: 5252 days ago
 15135 views
Finishing with the armbar when the opponent holds
     
Countering the Single Leg Takedown with the Guillotine
     
Hand Fighting from Standing, Collar Control from Standing, Double Leg Takedown
     

Kurt "Batman" Pellegrino shares with Marcelo a Double Leg Takedown set-up off of countering a Russian Tie he calls "The Surfer". He approaches with a Collar Tie-Up and baits his opponent to remove it into 2on1 Control. While he is preo...
Guillotine vs Takedown, Armdrag, Hand Fighting from Standing, Double Wrist Control, Single Leg Takedown, Double Leg Takedown
     

Marcelo, Paul Schreiner, Marc Laimon, and Johny Hendricks discuss everything from Gi & Nogi Strategies, to drilling preferences, to wrestling techniques, and more.
Hand Fighting from Standing, Single Leg Takedown
     

Marcelo Garcia and 2x NCAA Div. I Wrestling Champion, Johny "Bigg Rigg" Hendricks, work on setting up takedowns after class. The UFC Fighter reiterates several important principles from wrestling that translate directly into the world ...
Posted: 4109 days ago
 1931 views
Collar Control from Standing, Breaking Gi Grips from Standing
     

Marcelo explains to Sou that he is making a common mistake when he tries to break free from Collar Control. You can't repeatedly tug at his wrist and expect it to come off. You have to yank his hand off in only one jerking motion, not ...
Posted: 4571 days ago
 1884 views
Guillotine
     
Kimura Grip Seatbelt from Back, Crucifix vs Takedown, Seat belt Control from Back
     

Marcelo and Atos help Bryan understand his optimal path when defending a Single with a "Kimura-Grip" configuration, and specifically when targeting the opponent's arm for a combinational counter-attack with a "Crucifix": If using a Kim...
Hand Fighting from Standing
     

A light-hearted discussion between Marcelo and Johny Hendricks after class: Johny remarks on the adjustments he made from the world of wrestling to jiu-jitsu tournaments, and he talks about his trademark opening move to set the pace of...
Posted: 4137 days ago
 1518 views
Hand Fighting, Breaking Gi Grips
     

To gi, or not to gi?, that is the question. Cliché? Yes, but it is still quite a controversial topic amongst grappling practitioners today. Marcelo's stance on this is clear: Train both. If you make a mistake while wearing the k...
Competition Mindset
     

Marcelo speaks to his competitors about how they should approach a match and what they should think about during the fight.
Posted: 2887 days ago
 1435 views
Developing Tempo
     

You're fighting at a consistent pace in search of an opportunity to score and the moment arises. Turn up the tempo and accelerate through the obstacle and return to your original tempo once the aftermath settles. You must develop the a...
Posted: 3726 days ago
 1150 views
The High-Elbow Guillotine Choke
     

Marcelo points out some of the details behind successfully locking up the Marcelotine; the trick that usually helps students understand the angle associated with the High-Elbow is learning how to bend your supporting arm at the wrist. ...
2on1-Drag from Standing, Drop Kouchi, Single Leg Takedown
     

Ali askes Marcelo why his 2on1 Drag to Drop Kouchi Single is getting stuffed with a Knee Slide. Marcelo reasons that the problem lies within the set-up: an armdrag must be a sudden action; if you are more explicitly deliberate in cross...
Kataguruma & Haraigoshi
     

Marcelo walks around class and personally instructs his students in the various nogi setups for Judo throws.
Double Leg Takedown
     

Olympic Silver Medalist and #4 UFC Woman's Bantamweight Contender, Sara McMann helps Jon out with finishing his Double Leg Takedown. Watch the main event at UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann on Saturday, February 22nd to see Sara challenge "Ro...
Posted: 3717 days ago
 1026 views
Taking the Back from Stacking Pass, Stacking Pass vs Elbow Push Counter, Stacking Pass vs Open Guard to Crucifix
     

Marcelo joyfully corrects his students as he walks around during the interlude between these lessons: http://www.mginaction.com/VideoDetails.aspx?VideoId=20951 http://www.mginaction.com/VideoDetails.aspx?VideoId=20964
The “Marcelotine” Grip & Squeeze
     

While waiting in line for a roll, Marcelo helps a visitor understand the mechanism behind the Marcelotine Choke. The important thing to remember is to bend at the wrist of your supporting arm, while keeping your choking arm's wrist str...
Posted: 3661 days ago
 978 views
“Pass vs Sweep”
     

Marcelo allots time aside during a hot summer class for the purpose of feeding his students some valuable food-for-thought in the hopes of raising the level of training and promoting team cohesiveness. Suwariwaza is a waste of time for...
Posted: 2703 days ago
 963 views
NYC Grand Slam Recap + Bonus Belt Promotion
     

Marcelo and his school celebrate their 4th New York City title this year, having claimed 1st Place at all four 2014 IBJJF NYC tournaments. Special guest, Leandro Lo, joins in on the fun and Marcelo promotes a well-deserved visitor from...
Posted: 3465 days ago
 901 views
Guard Pull from Standing, 2on1 from Closed Guard, 2on1 Control from Butterfly
     

Marcelo explains to his preferences for Closed Guard vs Butterfly Guard, and how much concentration is required for each. If your guard is open, you best have a firm grip established to slow down your opponent.
1on1 Wrist Control from Back Side Ride, Seatbelt Control, Roll Counterbalance
     

Marcelo and Jon talk about using Counterbalance against the opponent to open him up for Attack from the Back.
Effective Use of Energy
     

Marcelo wishes that his students utilize their energy effectively and refrain from taunting, unnecessary posing, or outward displays of perceived confidence; e.g. showboating, excessive and intent-less ostentation, exaggerated aggressi...
Posted: 2444 days ago
 804 views
Uchi Mata vs Single Leg
     

Marcelo observes and answers questions as his student's drill the Uchi Mata against the Single Leg Takedown.
Posted: 3612 days ago
 782 views
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