2 Part Technique - Breaking 2 types Gi Grips then securing a takedown. The opponent can be vulnerable to takedowns when they try to re-engage again for grips or clinches.

2 Part Technique - A taller opponent grabbing behind your Gi is more controlling and harder to break than if he were to only grab your collar. Create distance using a frame, which pulls your Gi upwards for an easier break. Immediately ...

4 Part Technique - Remove your opponent's grip on your collar from standing by dedicating both of your hands on his sleeve or wrist, ripping it off with forward motion from your arms, and reeling backward with your body. Before he can ...

2 Part Technique - The best time to take a shot is when you can get your opponent to plant his feet and retract his upper body away from his hips and knees. One clever way to accomplish this very ideal moment is off of a Grip Break fro...

3 Part Technique - 2on1 Control is Marcelo's preferred method of attack when starting a match on your feet. The 2on1 not only allows Marcelo to shoot in for a Single, but also lets him pull safely into his guard. To gain the control, d...

2 Part Technique — A wrestler who is really good at defending a Single Leg Takedown, can still be taken down with it if you come from an angle he isn't as familiar with. For example, hanging off of a 2on1 to set up a shot from Butterfl...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo presents several different options for pulling guard from the hand and grip fight: [I] If your opponent makes a grip on your collar, break it off and turn it into a 2on1. If he grabs the side that doesn't corres...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo reveals the methodology of connecting techniques against the opponent from the start of the match. Moves can connect seamlessly and fluidly by playing against positions before they occur.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the importance of entering your ground game with dominant hand control; namely, the 2on1: [I] Whether you plan on attacking with Cross Guard, 1Leg X-Guard, De-La-Riva Guard, or Deep Half Guard, preface ...

3 Part Lesson - Controls and grips must be cleared before you can shoot against the opponent's legs, often with multiple efforts. The opponent will certainly retry his initial attempt, so prepare for his reach.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows 3 important Grip-Breaks from Standing against a strong and/or tall adversary: [I] If your opponent makes a Collar Grip on your jacket and grabs onto your sleeve, remove his control by applying both hands t...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo reveals why he focuses so much on Kumi-Kata: [I] If your opponent refuses to engage in the Hand-Fight, force him into a Grip-Battle by seizing his collar; when he tries to strip away your grip or grab your colla...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches us one of his Go-To takedowns: [I] Always try to preemptively break off your opponent's grip before he has a chance to settle and harden his hold; use both hands on his wrist and/or sleeve to yank away h...