2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares his method of efficient choking: [I] After capturing your opponent's arm in an Arm Trap from the Back, approach his throat with the blade of your wrist and "turn-the-key" or "open-the-bottle" as you dig u...

3 Part Technique - The Armdrag is a very efficient method of attack for opening up space for a shot while Hand Fighting from Standing. Use the drag to throw your opponent's arms out of the way and hit a Single Leg to Run-The-Pipe and f...

2 Part Technique - Use a snapping motion to assist in breaking the collar grip. Continue the same control and force a 2on1, preventing the opponent from reaching under using his arm. If the opponent is able to free his arm and secure y...

4 Part Lesson - Marcelo combines attacking with the Crucifix, negating the opponent's back escapes, and digging underneath his chin to catch the Rear Naked Choke while maintaining the Seat Belt.

2 Part Technique - Wedge your knee inside and use your heal to force the Crucifix. If the opponent's elbow is hidden inside, control his wrists, and bend his arm open to Crucifix. Use accuracy and speed to dig your arm underneath the o...

3 Part Technique - It is common for the opponent to continue to reach your legs for a take down in the Front Head lock. This only gives an opening for the Crucifix. Switch to the Seatbelt Control to stabilize the position and dig your ...

2 Part Technique - Use the Front Headlock to control the opponent's free arm that would block your transition to his back. If the opponent mistakenly continues to force a takedown from his knees against your Front Headlock, his arm wil...

2 Part Technique - Before your opponent can establish a grip onto your collar for the Stacking Pass, intercept his wrist with both hands and redirect it away from your chest. As he continues to pressure around your open guard, look to ...

2 Part Technique - Use the Front Headlock to halt the opponent's takedown and snap him down, exposing his back. Cross the opponent's arm during your snap down for a clear path. It is common for the opponent to mistakenly reach for the ...

2 Part Technique - Don't exert effort holding your opponent down, wasting time and energy, after you've scored the pass into Side Control. Instead, begin looking to finish the fight early by pulling him into position for a finish; in t...

2 Part Technique - Your opponent will commonly defend you from taking his back from standing by assuming a low posture and keeping his elbows close to his hips to block any incoming hooks. Despite his preventive efforts, the opportunit...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a sequence against big standing opponents: [I] If your opponent frees his knee on a Single, raise his foot high into your armpit and chop out his other leg with a strong back kick. Pounce on his back with ...