Marcelo augments an arm-lock with his signature style: After utilizing the Knee-on-Belly to help fish out an Under-Hook against your opponent, you may feel a strong retracting pressure from their elbow as they look to bring their shoul...

Marcelo demonstrates two interrelated arm-lock attacks from Side-Control: If your opponent is protecting their elbows by hiding their arms close to their body as frames, it may be difficult to transition towards more traditional modes ...

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Braulio continues with an attack against the arm on the far-side: If your opponent is able to defend your initial attack on their near-arm with the Step-Over by applying a defensive figure-4, push behind their...

Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 2 -- Paul redirects his opponents Deep-Half entry into a Rear-Naked from the Crucifix: If your opponent is able to secure your outside leg from Half-Guard or Reverse De-la-Riva, and pull you over top for a Dee...

3-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates his Elbow-Push Escape and a series of connected contingencies: If your opponent bypasses your legs and winds up closing in onto your side, try defending your position by applying a stiff-a...

Lesson Part 3 of 3 -- Marcelo reminds his students of the precarious nature of balancing on top in Half-Mount: If your opponent dives under for your leg while also maintaining an Under-Hook from Half-Guard, you must deal with both prob...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo turns the tables on a Double-Leg Take-Down attempt: If your opponent shoots in deep on a Double and tries to pass your legs to the side during the fall, try your utmost to keep your legs connected; you may even...

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...

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo evades the completion of his opponent's pass: If your opponent bypasses your guard and goes to pin down your upper body, block them from securing control over your head. Pummel your arm inside and build a frame...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo focuses on finishing the Armbar: Hug and pull your opponent's arm at his or her wrist joint as opposed to their elbow; push their elbow under your armpit and use your forearm to cut into the grip. Use both hand...

3 Part Lesson - Push, frame, and block the opponent's oncoming Guard Pass. Locking out your arms, your fore arms, knees, and shins act as barriers to hold off the opponent's Side Control.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo points out the importance of adapting your passing style based on your opponent's vulnerabilities as well as his or her offensive threats: There are a multitude of passing options from the kneeling position aga...

1 Part Lesson -- Marcelo escapes Side Control after his frames collapse or get deflected: If your opponent wriggles his or her shoulders free from your hands and lands at your side, keep them away from holding your head with a Cross-Fa...