2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains a fundamental principal used throughout his Jiu-Jitsu, the idea of holding on. Holding on, like a game of tug of war, to reveal which person will own the control.

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo answers an opponent retreating, blocking, and withdrawing against your 2on1 Control from Butterfly Guard.

3 Part Lesson — [I] If you start strong, finish strong. If you're hip-escaping down a mat and you are almost to the end, don't let yourself loosen up and lazily stop being technical throughout your movement just because you're close to...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo recovers from a quick loss during Hand-Fighting: [I] If your opponent grabs your collar, use both hands with your feet on his hips to break his grip and turn it into 2on1 Control, finishing with a sweep of your ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo wants his students to recognize which techniques are necessary to thwart an opponent's attempt to pass the Seated Guard based upon levels of control: [I] Normally, all that is required to prevent passing grips f...

2 Part Technique - Be wary of the leglock when you open your Closed Guard; establish a 2on1 first and then work your feet onto his hip to sit up into Butterfly Guard. If he remains tight around your hips, plant your foot on the mat and...

3 Part Technique - The Cross Arm and Belt Control has an effective and powerful connection with Hook Sweeps from the Butterfly Guard. The opponent commonly circles to pass, so staying in alignment will preserve your control. If needed,...

3 Part Technique - Tempt the opponent and force initiation into 2on1 Control by slightly exposing your wrist. As the opponent reaches to grab, counter control. If the opponent grips your sleeve and you cannot break it, use your feet on...

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...

3 Part Technique - 2on1 Control from Butterfly combines a hold on the elbow and a pistol grip on the cross sleeve of his opponent. Once attained, scoot in close and reach for his belt to employ the Cross Arm & Belt Sweep from Butterfly...

2 Part Technique - A good opponent will try to pass you with your back flat on the mat, and he may attempt to accomplish this by pushing you back with a collar or lapel grip. When this happens, place your feet on his hips or as hooks t...

3 Part Technique - The Pistol Grip is a cross-sleeve control that will give you dominance without the risk of injury if your opponent forcefully breaks it. Combined with a strong same-side elbow grip, you form 2on1 Control, which is a ...