2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo gives insight on more details for an effective armlock: When you pull your opponent onto his or her side to expose the arm and shoulder for Jujigatame, it is important to keep your base; prevent your opponent f...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo works with a 'Barbed Wire' Control against his opponent's arms: [I] Bind your opponent's arms together after passing with Double Underhooks to keep his elbow vulnerable to attack. Switch to Knee-On-Belly and fin...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the connection between the Guillotine, Far Side Armbar, and the North South Choke by baiting the opponent into exposing himself into each particular submission.

3 Part Lesson - Once you are comfortable with executing the mechanics of a technique your mind should focus on anticipating your next adjacent move. Your play will be determined by the opponent's offensive, neutral, or defensive reacti...

2 Part Technique - Marcelo teaches his students one of his favorite submissions, the Farside Armbar from Side Control. Start by controlling your opponent's armpit with an underhook and pull him up onto his side without releasing your c...

2 Part Technique - Know the consequences of your attack. When you play Knee-On-Belly, prepare yourself for 3 different reactions from your opponent: (A) He does nothing; balance your weight and score the points. (B) He tries to push of...