2 Part Technique - Imagine you have only one chance to execute a decision or technique against an opponent. As you move towards passing the opponent's guard, sweeping, defending and countering his attacks, or finalizing by submission; ...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo counters a few common defenses to his entry into the Farside Armbar: If your opponent is blocking your hip with his or her near-side arm, cut your far-knee across the opponent's elbow and staple down the arm fr...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo pummels and finds the Under Hook as his attacking point from Side Control against the opponent. With the upper body controlled, he reveals two methods of finishing an Arm Bar depending on the opponent's reaction...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo gives insight on more details for an effective armlock: When you pull your opponent onto his or her side to expose the arm and shoulder for Jujigatame, it is important to keep your base; prevent your opponent f...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo shares his signature entry into Jujigatame and a re-counter for its Udehishigi finish: After passing into Side Control with a Underhook pummeled, you can take advantage of the momentum from the transition to at...

2 Part Technique - After establishing the Side Control with Underhook & Head Control, it's time to start hunting for the submission. Remove your opponent's hand from in front of your face so that it rest on your shoulder, making sure t...

3 Part Technique - If your opponent blocks your path to the Farside Armbar from Side Control by holding onto your knee, pin his arm to the mat with your other knee and then switch your base to square back up for the armlock. If you fee...

2 Part Technique - A successful Far Side Armbar requires a strong Under Hook to place your opponent on his side. The new space you created will be replaced with your leg passing over his head, so he cannot put his back to the mat. For ...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo utilizes heavy, perpendicular driving pressure from Side Control to extract opportunities for attack: If your opponent is turning onto his or her side to escape after scoring a pass, use your chest and shoulder...

2 Part Technique - The Guillotine from Mount is an excellent option for when your opponent is committed to defending his arms tightly against his chest while under Side Control. Roll him onto his side, making sure to not let him grab a...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the connection between the Guillotine, Far Side Armbar, and the North South Choke by baiting the opponent into exposing himself into each particular submission.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo creates tread with the edge of his forearms to help extract an elbow or neck for attack when his opponent is defending tightly in Cross-Sides. Drive on your toes and use your chest to isolate at least one of you...