2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo teaches Hand-Fighting: In order to gain favorable grips on your opponent (Kumigata), you must engage in the battle of denying your opponent's prefered controls as well (Kumite-Arasoi). Track your opponent's han...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo risks taking a shot with the least danger possible: If you are worried about ending up on bottom after taking a shot, try shooting from the outside with a Swing Single Leg Takedown. Remember to keep your near k...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo addresses an opponent's strong collar grip: If you can help it, don't let your opponent find a grip on your collar while standing; allowing such may lend comfort to your opponent's mindset as well as place you ...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo offers options for offense on the feet: If you lock up in a Collar & Elbow Tie with your opponent, cup the elbow holding your head and duck under it to snatch a Single Leg. If your opponent tries to pummel for ...

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo talks about the importance of grip-fighting (kumite-arasoi): The Double-Leg Takedown is unique in that you can apply it successfully on your opponent without having to make a grip beforehand; nearly every other...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo shows two ways of setting up a Guard-Pull from standing: If you can find 2on1 Control over your opponent's arm, you are free to sit directly into whichever style of open guard game you are comfortable playing; ...

6 Part Lesson -- Marcelo professes on a grappling takedown unique to the sport of BJJ: The setup for the Single Leg Takedown with the gi jacket relies heavily on the development of centrifugal force; lock up Collar & Elbow with your pa...

2 Part Lesson - A seasoned opponent will hang their hands low to defend leg attacking take downs. Your Guillotine can expose the opponent's neck or your submission threat will force their hands upwards in defense, clearing an opening t...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo drys his hands and imposes his will: [I] Take advantage of the early onset of a nogi match where contact is less slippery due to perspiration by making a strong connection to the opponent; gain Double Wrist Cont...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo approaches with a good, first move and defines how he properly holds control over the opponent during his Guard Pull.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to close the distance and engage with the 2on1 Control to Pull Guard. If you cannot cling onto the opponent, momentarily interlacing your fingers with his hands gives slightly enough control to pull...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo discusses his Kumite-Arasoi (Grip Fighting): [I] If your opponent is resistant to committing contact and continually disengages from grip formations, chase him down and offer up your wrist; brush your arm within...