Marcelo converts a Guillotine-Choke attempt initiated from Side-Control into a finish from off his back after his opponent tries to reverse with a Single-Leg: While keeping your opponent pinned onto their back with a Cross-Face against...

Master Fabio Gurgel exploits a common defensive reaction from his opponent in Butterfly with an Over-Hook: If your opponent drives forward after you've collapsed their near-shoulder and grabbed their far-triceps, elevate them overhead ...

Master Fabio Gurgel finishes a Reverse Triangle Choke: If your opponent posts out their hand in response to your Over-Hook & Elbow-Control Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard, release their far-elbow and post onto your own hand to create e...

2 Part Lesson -- The intensity necessary to sweep your opponent might be the same level as is needed to hold them down: For Example, your opponent is oftentimes warned in advance when you enter into an Omoplata; they will sometimes gen...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo advocates Double Underhook Recovery when flattened: Whenever you fail at sweeping your opponent from Butterfly, immediately sit back up and pummel for two Underhooks. Upgrade the Underhook on the side of your h...

2 Part Lesson - Assure distance with frames, forcing the opponent's Under Hook shallow and vulnerable to your Omoplata attack.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo avoids letting his opponent stall inside Closed/Full Guard: Form a Cross-Grip on your opponent's sleeve and scrape away his or her fingers from your jacket as you tuck the wrist and seize 2on1 Control. Place yo...

2 Part Lesson - From Knee on Belly, attack the opponent's near side arm as they reach to grab your posting leg. The opponent's elbow is a secure point to control. If you mistakenly fall to your back, connect the Omoplata by swinging yo...

2 Part Lesson - Snap the opponent's head into your Guillotine through lifting and tilting their weight forwards with your Butterfly Guard Hooks. Follow against the opponent's twist to escape your Guillotine by forcing Mount.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo attacks the Seated Guard from standing with a Guillotine Choke: Force your opponent to react and expose his or her neck by stepping your lead leg inside and splitting the guard as you shove him or her back by p...

2 Part Lesson - Disconnect the opponent from the mat to break his posture and align his head with your Guillotine. A quick snap aids in tucking his head flush underneath your shoulder. The moment you feel the opponent roll to escape, f...

2 Part Lesson - A seasoned opponent will hang their hands low to defend leg attacking take downs. Your Guillotine can expose the opponent's neck or your submission threat will force their hands upwards in defense, clearing an opening t...