Lesson Part 2 of 2 -- Marcelo works his way onto a Single from the feet: Sometimes your opponent will respond defensively if they are lured into a pulling set-up from standing; this is oftentimes the case when you try to control your o...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates how to legally pull and attack: Engage your opponent on the feet using Kumite-Arasoi (Grip/Hand-Fighting) for the intention of Hikikomi (Guard-Pulling) with Kumigata (Forms of Grip; e.g. Ryotedori ...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo risks taking a shot with the least danger possible: If you are worried about ending up on bottom after taking a shot, try shooting from the outside with a Swing Single Leg Takedown. Remember to keep your near k...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo offers options for offense on the feet: If you lock up in a Collar & Elbow Tie with your opponent, cup the elbow holding your head and duck under it to snatch a Single Leg. If your opponent tries to pummel for ...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo suggests controlling the hands at the start of a match so he can protect his feet: Manipulate your opponent's sleeve and pull guard using 2on1; the benefit of controlling the arm being that it is inherently har...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo shows two ways of setting up a Guard-Pull from standing: If you can find 2on1 Control over your opponent's arm, you are free to sit directly into whichever style of open guard game you are comfortable playing; ...

3 Part Lesson - Pull Guard with strength and tension to hold yourself together structurally as you transition from top to bottom. A secure construction allows you to change your reaction and movement without falling apart.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to close the distance and engage with the 2on1 Control to Pull Guard. If you cannot cling onto the opponent, momentarily interlacing your fingers with his hands gives slightly enough control to pull...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo discusses his Kumite-Arasoi (Grip Fighting): [I] If your opponent is resistant to committing contact and continually disengages from grip formations, chase him down and offer up your wrist; brush your arm within...

4 Part Lesson - Marcelo holds the opponent's wrist, then awaits for his pulling motion. The pulling movement elongates the opponent's body and roots his feet into the ground, exposing his legs to attacks.

3 Part Lesson - Defend against an upright opponent's foot sweep by retracting your leg. The movement resembles the way Marcelo would counter Leg Attacks from Guard by pulling up or circling out his feet. If the opponent reaches to snat...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to maintain the 2on1 after using the control to Pull Guard.