3-Part Advanced Lesson -- Braulio and Bernardo show a clever Half-Cradle variation into Full-Mount: Defeating opponents at the highest level is often a matter of making your opponent uncomfortable; not necessarily the discomfort from p...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo converts a reversal directly into offensive play: Protect your neck when your opponent holds the Seatbelt by grabbing his or her arms and tucking your chin. Roll away from the opponent's base and work to remove...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches the importance behind the concept of off-balancing the opponent: [I] Physically shake your opponent to disrupt his timing, comfort, and sense of direction, whenever you wish to advance in position and pr...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo fixes his path and stays ahead: [I] If your opponent pummels an Underhook while Side Mounted, cradle his far leg to prevent him from turning over with a bridge onto a Single Leg and step across his waist into th...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo pins his opponent's shoulders to the mat to defeat their turn towards a Deep Half Guard to Single Leg and anticipates the moment to modify his upper body control, if his sliding knee has been captured.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo instructs the balance and landing of his Back Step Pass against Butterfly and Half Guard. In addition, as you land on the ground and pass Half Guard, Mount if the opponent's arms are structured against your back...

2 Part Lesson - Before you apply the Armbar from Mount, premeditate the opponent's reaction and prevent his submission escape by trapping his other hand with his lapel.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo instructs a lesson on the Guillotine from Side Mount: [I] If you find yourself atop of an opponent who is careful to expose himself to submission from Side Control, cup behind his far shoulder and raise him onto...

2 Part Technique — Developing a tight squeeze isn't just for finishing a submission; it can also be a great way to improve your position when implemented correctly. For example, cinch up your Underhook & Head Control from Side Mount ev...

2 Part Technique - As you remove your leg outside of your opponent's ability to turn and reclaim his Guard from Turtle, keep yourself tight and heavy over his upper body, and avoid letting him gain an underhook. If he does happen to pu...

2 Part Technique - Your opponent may be avoiding your farside Underhook & Head Control from Side Mount so much, that he opens himself up for you to collect the nearside Head & Arm Control. If he continues facing away from you while you...

2 Part Technique - The Guillotine from Mount is an excellent option for when your opponent is committed to defending his arms tightly against his chest while under Side Control. Roll him onto his side, making sure to not let him grab a...