Advanced Lesson -- Master Fabio Gurgel adds some more enlightening details for escaping from Side-Control: Your far-arm cannot effectively break the posture of your opponent with just a bump aimed at their neck or shoulder; you must sp...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo uses his favorite frame to defend and counter a pass: If your opponent bypasses your Butterfly-Hooks with a Folding Pass and begins climbing up your torso for a pin, keep distance by wedging your forearm agains...

2 Part Lesson - Use the weight of your lower body combined with the Front Head Lock to pull and drag the opponent down to the mat.

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo forces the opponent to concentrate on the current position, before transitioning onto the next position. Through disruption and disorientation, the opponent's attention to defend the next oncoming attack returns...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to spin towards the back from the Front Headlock by pinning and blocking the opponent's reaching arm with his left knee.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates an instance where he will opt for an Arm-In Guillotine finish: [I] When your opponent continues to drive forward while underneath your Sprawl for a Takedown, he inadvertently leaves an opportunity t...

2 Part Lesson - Force Knee on Belly to entrap the opponent into exposing himself, but anticipate his Single Leg and react to remain in control. Sprawl and clinch the opponent's upper body to hold him down, then use the Front Headlock t...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains what to do when you realize your opponent has no choice but to rush in and get a takedown to win. One possible solution is to evade and effectively stall the opponent out of his attempts to dive onto yo...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo organizes the methods of taking the opponent's back as he attempts to snatch a Single Leg against your Knee on Belly, Side Control, and after you've secured a Front Head Lock.

3 Part Lesson - You are attempting the 2on1 Control series from Standing, but the opponent shots during your attack. Sprawl immediately and connect the Front Headlock to run a Back Attack series.

3 Part Lesson - As the opponent lays into guard and shields his knee against your chest, weave and plant your arm. Grab his wrist and circle heavily to reach behind his neck and force Side Control. The moment he attempts a Single Leg, ...

3 Part Lesson - Positioning yourself behind the opponent's elbow will defeat his obstructing Single Leg arm as you run towards his back. As the opponent reaches, sprawl and circle heavily to overpower his arm. If he nabs a strong Singl...

2 Part Technique - Use the Front Headlock to halt the opponent's takedown and snap him down, exposing his back. Cross the opponent's arm during your snap down for a clear path. It is common for the opponent to mistakenly reach for the ...