Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo breaks his opponent down for a choke after capturing their back: Plant your feet firmly against the mat to prevent your opponent from rolling into you for an escape. If they remain postured in the Turtle-Posi...

Marcelo capitalizes on a mistaken reaction by his opponent: If while mounted upon your opponent, they happen to attempt an escape by pronating, allow their waist to spin underneath your hips and prepare to attack their neck; cup your o...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo retains the Seatbelt Control after his opponent counters with a Single Leg attempt on the Spin-Around & Go-Behind from the Front Headlock Position: [I] If your opponent flags his arm up like a mailbox to prevent...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo works from bottom with the Seatbelt: [I] If your opponent grabs your leg as you run around to take his back from the Front Headlock, sprawl your weight heavily on top of his shoulder until he releases it. If you...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo tilts a cemented opponent in turtle to force him into exposing a limb. If the opponent turns to face you during the transition, knee slide against their Half Guard / Guard Recovery to remain in control.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo converts the Seatbelt to the Hooks or Choke: [I] If your opponent falls to escape your Seatbelt Control on the Weak-Side, before you can set your second hook, use that leg to drive the opponent's hips up off the...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo maintains a squeeze on the neck: [I] Practice finishing the choke with just one arm. Dig your fingertips into his shoulder blade and pull your forearm straight into the opponent's throat. Don't lift your elbow; ...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo exposes the neck despite a tucked chin: [I] On the Strong-Side, trap the opponent's top arm under your leg and pull his head back like a PEZ dispenser to lock on the Straight-Choke. [02:29][II] If on the Weak-Si...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds his Seatbelt Control against defenses from the Back-Body-Lock: [I] If your opponent cannot be lifted up into the air to force him to let go of your hands, apply a trip to his leg to knock him down and make...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows Back-Mount maintenance: [I] Realign your hips squarely with those of your partner when he tries to escape. Shift your weight without relying on a push off of the mat from your foot; generate the momentum b...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explicates the intricacies behind his Crucifix: [I] If your opponent assumes a tight Quad-Pod Position (on all-fours) with his or her elbows protecting against the jump to Back Mount, insert your Near-Side Knee ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches one of his most advanced lessons: [I] When you arrive at the Rear-Body-Lock-Position (back body lock, waist-lock, rear-hold, et al.) be wary of your opponent rolling forward and diving underneath your ba...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo insists on solidifying the pass if presented the back: [I] If your opponent offers up their backside to avoid getting established under Side-Control or North/South, make grips on the far side by the shoulder and...