Marcelo derives a contigency attack after sweeping: If your opponent stands up to break open your Closed-Guard, seize control over both of their ankles making grips at the heels to knock them backwards for a sweep. If they land too far...

Master Fabio Gurgle shows how to disarm the Spider-Hook: It is important to remember not to rush though a good position when you get one; relish the moment and allow your opponent to tire themselves out by resisting in an inferior plac...

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo converts the Spider-Guard into passing opportunities: If your opponent secures both a Lasso-Hook and Stirrup (Foot-on-Biceps) from Double-Sleeve Control (Spider-Guard), walk away from the Lasso-side s...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo hangs onto his Guillotine: Shove your opponent's shoulders back to make them err by leaning forward with their neck exposed for a quick snap into a Guillotine Choke. Step in between their legs with your lead fo...

1 Part Lesson -- Marcelo goes straight to the Mount with a Half Guard Pass: If your opponent is defending your pass by crunching strongly against your Underhook (paired with head control via Crossface), release the opponent's head and ...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo explains an important distinction between two similar variations of Half Guard Passing directly into Mount: Ratchet your Underhook until you've pinned your opponent's elbow against their head; you can latch ont...

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo teaches the Loop Choke: When playing on bottom in guard (Lazy-Butterfly, Knee-Shield, Shin-Shield, Z-Guard, 93-Guard, Scissor-Half, et al.) with Farside-Collar/Sleeve Control (left-handed cross-collar grip), sn...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo attacks the Seated Guard from standing with a Guillotine Choke: Force your opponent to react and expose his or her neck by stepping your lead leg inside and splitting the guard as you shove him or her back by p...

3 Part Lesson - Choose your favorite side to hold Half Guard. Tuck and pin the opponent's leg - slowly climb upwards from the knee, hips, and en route to a strong upper body control in Half Guard.

Find any vulnerability in your opponent and exploit it mentally to stay positive. A physical trait, a characteristic, anything personal to sharpen your confidence, willingness, and belief.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo thwarts the Spider-Guard: [I] If your opponent assumes Double Sleeve Control (two mirrored, ipsilateral grips) and tightly secures both Spider-Hooks (e.g. Stirrup & Lasso, i.e. Foot-On-Biceps and Shin-On-Biceps,...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo advances position from Headquarters to the 3/4–Mount for a Tripod Pass to Side Control or Mount: [I] Whether you can break your opponent's Cross Collar Grip or not, dedicate both of your hands to pushing t...