2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo escapes from follow-up attacks after defending a Triangle: If your opponent snatches you inside a Triangle Choke, find a grip to help keep your arm from crossing and making the choke tighter as you either postu...

4 Part Lesson -- If your opponent swivels their legs in front of your face for a Gogoplata, Omoplata, or Biceps Slicer, quickly posture up and pull your arm out without extending your elbow. Keep your elbow bent as you pull it out so t...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo surpasses the Spider: [I] Whenever you are under imbalance inside of your opponent's Spider Guard, make counter-grips anywhere you can affirm your hands; this can be the pants, belts, jacket, lapel. Find your fo...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows what to do when you lose posture and face danger inside Closed Guard: [I] If caught one step away from the Overhook & Cross Collar Choke, immediately look to prevent his free hand from reaching across to t...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo coaches Matheus & Marcos through an Armbar/Omoplata Escape series: [I] If your opponent attempts an Armbar from Guard, stack him onto his shoulders and shake your arm loose until you can pull it free into safety...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo describes the importance of timing and reacting immediately to defend an attack. For example, after escaping the Armbar, attack immediately to re-establish offensive momentum. If the opponent answers with an Omo...

2 Part Lesson - As you feel the opponent frame and swing his leg over to Omoplata, retreat by pulling out with your thumb down. If you've lost the battle, grab the other side and swim under his triangled legs to free yourself.

3 Part Lesson - Connect your hands and posture against the opponent's Rubber Guard to void his Omoplata. Prevent his foot from lacing into your support leg and rotate your thumb down throughout the escape. After shaking the opponent of...

3 Part Technique - Sometimes your opponent is too strong to simply yank yourself free from his 2on1 Control, and pulling backward just isn't enough room to break his grip. This is an ideal time to whip out of his control by snapping a ...

3 Part Technique - Sometimes you wind up falling into the triangle. Before your opponent has a chance to capitalize on your misfortune, immediately begin posturing up and away from being pulled down into the submission by grabbing onto...

2 Part Technique - Your first reaction to escaping the Omoplata is to immediately pull your arm free when the opponent swings his leg over. Standing and ripping your arm out will require more strength. If the opponent progresses furthe...

2 Part Technique - Standing and pulling your arm out is a great way to escape the Omoplata. However, if the opponent is a head in position, rolling on your shoulders is the favorable counter.