Marcelo demonstrates a sequence culminating with an Armbar: Starting on the feet with Collar & Elbow grips controlling your opponent, release your collar-grip and reach behind their head to set up a combination Head-Lock and Hip-Toss (...

Marcelo applies a standing handed throw directly into a submission: Classified as a hand-technique or te-waza in the sport of Judo, the Ippon-Seoinage or One-Arm Shoulder-Throw is a technique that primarily derives its working mechanic...

2 Part Technique - Assume Collar & Elbow Control at the onset of the match and drop into a Hook Lift from Butterfly to pull 1Leg X Guard. Attempt to feed his leg under your armpit with the butterfly hook on the same side as the leg you...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo approaches with a good, first move and defines how he properly holds control over the opponent during his Guard Pull.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo pulls guard with security and simultaneously blocks the opponent's oncoming pass.

2 Part Technique - Estimate your opponent's wrestling experience by recognizing his stance. Break his lowered posture down using the advantage of your Gi Grips, exposing his lead leg to Ankle Picks and Single Leg Takedowns.

2 Part Technique — Starting from Hand Control, latch onto your opponent's Collar & Elbow for a Shuck, Single Leg Takedown, and Run-The-Pipe finish. If you notice that he has good balance after attempting to Run-The-Pipe, whip him aroun...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates a signature entry into groundwork he employs at the very onset of a match: If you cannot readily win advantageous grips while standing, latch onto your opponent's jacket with Collar & Elbow Control...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo conceptualizes hand fighting, collar controls, inside ties, movement, and posture breaking on the feet through controlling the opponent's head and biceps.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo sweeps directly from a pull: Pull guard not to hold the bottom position, but to immediately sweep your opponent. Regardless of how you grip your opponent, connect with some form of off-balance that will help yo...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares two of his go-to sweep set-ups from standing: [I] Guide your opponent off to the side with a quick Hook Sweep as you pull Butterfly Guard to help set-up your entry into 1Leg X. From here, you can knock th...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo can't break his opponent's grips: [I] While standing, avoid letting your opponent make his grips; if you can intercept his arm before he has a chance to settle and harden his fist, you can stifle his offense. If...