2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo converts the Spider-Guard into passing opportunities: If your opponent secures both a Lasso-Hook and Stirrup (Foot-on-Biceps) from Double-Sleeve Control (Spider-Guard), walk away from the Lasso-side s...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo deals with an Inverted Guard: If your opponent falls out of your Standing Closed Guard Break to attack your legs, be ready to lift your knees out of danger; if they K-Guard your lead leg, take a second high-ste...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo inverts his opponent's guard to land in North/South: If your opponent is keeping their knees close to their shoulders and contracting into a shell, it will be difficult to pull their leg straight for a typical ...

5 Part Lesson -- Marcelo gives a strategic approach towards winning IBJJF tournaments: Oftentimes we inflate the import of competition and construct irrational fears that can hinder our performance. Competition is a test to help us pra...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo defends the Berimbolo and applies his Back-Step sequence: After standing to break open your opponent's Closed Guard, stand in a posture that kills the Delariva-Hook; point your knee towards the outside and cont...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo maintains his base against the 50/50: Force your opponent to a modified Leg-Drag Position (Empty-Half, 50-Zero, et al.) when they catch your lead leg in an entanglement. Prevent them from dragging your foot acr...

3 Part Lesson - Upright forward balance is crucial to stay in position to hand fight against the opponent's 50/50, because sitting to your rear opens spaces for your leg to be attacked.

3 Part Lesson -- Remove your lead leg from danger after standing up to break open your opponent's Closed Guard by raising your knee up to your shoulder and stepping out. Do the same for your other leg just in case your opponent tries t...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo defends a leg attack: If your opponent falls away from the standing Closed Guard to entangle your legs, be prepared to high-step up and out of their grasp. Bring your knee to your shoulder as the opponent switc...

2 Part Lesson - With your back momentarily exposed, twist and lead with an Under Hook to return and face the opponent. It's vital to execute the twist promptly before the opponent glues himself onto your back.

2 Part Lesson - With your back momentarily exposed, twist and lead with an Under Hook to return and face the opponent. It's vital to execute the twist promptly before the opponent glues himself onto your back.

3 Part Lesson - Hand fight and swing your leg over the opponent to keep your leg on the same of the 50/50 lock. Sprawl with head control to smash and fold the opponent's lower body into a variation of the Leg Drag.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo escapes and passes the 50/50 leg entanglement: When your opponent uncrosses his or her figure-four hold around your leg, take your free leg and pin the opponent's outside leg down onto the mat with your shin. D...