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 ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches secondary Mount Escapes: [I] If you cannot generate enough space for your knee to reinsert through your opponent's legs to recompose your guard, slip your hands under his leg and slide out the backdoor. ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo fights Diego's short arms under Side Control: [I] If you're late in defending the Side Control and your opponent clasps his hands together for Underhook & Head Control, try flipping him over -- if his weight is ...

3 Part Technique - If the opponent posts and sprawls against your initial Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, connect the Over Hook and Elbow Control to continue sweeping. As the opponent circles to counter, safely reset back into But...

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...

2 Part Lesson - A fully extended arm is paramount to a successful a Elbow Push Escape. If the opponent slips your post, frame against his neck to re-enforce your retreat and flee your lower body away.

2 Part Lesson - Intercept the opponent's oncoming hand towards your head and parry his arm across your body. As you sit, the opponent will shift and return to lock your body instead. Utilize frames, your feet hooks, and a strong Under ...

2 Part Technique - Use the Frame escape and try passing the opponent's arm over your head to escape with Elbow Push. As the opponent counters, he will create the angle and space for you to sit up instead. As you hip escape away, the op...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent collapses your posts and lands into Side Control. Create a frame to distance yourself, slide your closer knee inside to sustain his weight, and swing your foot over and inside to push away. If the opponent ...

2 Part Lesson - Intercept the opponent's oncoming hand towards your head and parry his arm across your body. Push at his elbow and sit up-right or instead, push against his upper body if he retract his arm and switches his base.

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 recovers from the Reverse Side: [I] If your opponent gets around your waist on a pass but hasn't knocked you flat, keep upright by posting your arm outside and use either of your feet to hook inside and pull you...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo chases down a reluctant standing passer, and thwarts a forced response: If your opponent is actively disengaging from your Seated Butterfly Guard, keep your hands busy while flicking out your leg against the ins...