2 Part Lesson - Against the opponent's oncoming Single Leg there will be space either below the neck or above the head to attack. Wrap under the open space of the neck to Guillotine or cover over the opponent’s head with a tradit...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo extends his lesson on catching a Guillotine to counter a Single: If you cannot brace against your opponent's shoulders and slip your knee followed by your foot out of reach, turn away and yank backwards. If you...

4 Part Lesson - Marcelo systematically defeats the Single Leg Takedown through different ranges. As the opponent closes the distance, the shortening of boundaries affects your answers. Guillotines, Front Head Locks, & Back Takes are ap...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo threatens the choke against a takedown: [I] While the opponent is busy holding onto your leg, punch your forearm against his or her throat and snap the head down into a Guillotine Choke. This can be accomplished...

2 Part Lesson - When the opponent reaches below your knee to snatch a leg, retract your leg and square off to remain in position. However, if the opponent secures below the knee, time your Guillotine as he opens his neck it to climb up...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo instructs how to use the Guillotine against an opponent's Single Leg Takedown and explains several key details, such as holding and covering the opponent's head, crunching forward, and sitting upright.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo presents three ways of preventing a tight Single Leg Takedown: [I] While sprawling on your opponent's Single, if you cannot effectively apply a Whizzer or free your leg, post both of your hands on the back of hi...

2 Part Lesson - Use Collar and Elbow Control to force the opponent's back to the mat and slide against his guard. As you feel the opponent pressure forward and try to stand, immoderately attack his exposed neck.

3 Part Technique — In this lesson, Marcelo stresses the importance of positional maintenance when attempting the Guillotine Choke against a Single Leg Takedown. It is important to tuck the opponent's head tightly underneath your chokin...

2 Part Technique - When your opponent defends his arms tightly from under Side Control, use your control to pull him onto his side and entice him to turtle up, exposing his back for the taking. As soon as he reaches for a single and hi...

2 Part Technique - Sometimes an opponent will leave his neck exposed for a guillotine choke when he shoots and picks up a Single Leg, even if his head is on the inside. Thrust your wrist into his throat and lean your chest onto the bac...

2 Part Technique - If you sense your opponent intends to turn over to his knees for a low single while in half guard, allow it to happen under the condition that you maintain downward pressure on his neck and shoulders with your hands ...