4-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates how to successfully rebound back from a near-sweep directly into a pass: Oftentimes, after hitting a Double-Leg Takedown (a.k.a. Front-Tackle, Morotegari, Baiana, et al.) you will end up i...

2 Part Technique - Guillotining from Single leg and Double Leg Takedowns. Sweeping the Opponent using a Front Headlock and securing a Guillotine from Mount to get the submission.

2 Part Technique - Your opponent shoots for a takedown and you defend by Sprawling. If the opponent continues to reach and push for the takedown, he exposes himself for the Crucifix. The Crucifix Armbar and Rear Naked Choke are the 2 m...

2 Part Technique - Armdrag to a Double Leg Takedown and a 2on1 hand control to a Double Leg takedown. When the opponent pulls his arm free from the 2on1 handcontrol, their weight is on their heels which makes it difficult to sprawl to ...

2 Part Technique - The 2on1 Control is a very dominant control from the Guard and for using Takedowns. 2 common Double Leg set ups from the control is once the opponent attempts to pull his arm away, or by being preemptive and crossing...

2 Part Technique - A possible situation from many takedowns is with your opponent trying to roll or reverse you using your momentum. This usually occurs from leg attacking takedowns, like the Single Leg or Double Leg. It would be great...

3 Part Technique - The opponent is in a very vulnerable position from the Front Headlock and Taking the Back is a great opportunity in this situation. From the turtle the opponent may expose his arm to the Crucifix position. Use your h...

2 Part Technique - You must create an opening using Hand Fighting when the opponent lowers his level, because a straight posture allows for an easy takedown. Expose the opponent's hips and legs for a strong Double Leg using an Armdrag....

2 Part Technique - Use hand fighting to open the opponent's arms and clear a path for a takedown. Turn the corner to finish a strong Double Leg. A common reaction from the opponent is a quick Under Hook to prevent Side Control after a ...

3 Part Technique - Don't accept any grips from the opponent, because you are unaware if he has strong throws or not. If the opponent is able to secure Collar and Elbow Control, immediately break the collar grip first before twisting yo...

2 Part Technique - Sprawling onto a takedown attempt leaves the opportunity to transition to the back from Front Headlock Control. Use the forward pressure of the opponent against him by tugging him by as you spin for the seatbelt. If ...

2 Part Technique - Hand fight for cross wrist control with your dominant hand to set up the 2on1. Using the 2on1 control, throw the opponent's arm across his body to open up space for a double leg takedown. If he prevents you from secu...