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...

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 (...

3 Part Lesson - Protect yourself by pulling your legs clear of the opponent's oncoming holds and leg attacks.

3 Part Lesson - As you stand and extend your body upwards with posture to break the opponent's Close Guard, your legs are vulnerable. Anticipate the opponent's lower body direction after breaking his Guard and block his oncoming attack...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo details stripping the opponent's Cross Collar & Sleeve Control before initiating a Guard Pass.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo maintains his base after breaking open the Closed Guard: Find a low, staggered stance with your preferred lead leg forward when you stand and force your opponent to transition into an Open Guard. Stay in a squa...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo defuses two common attacks when standing up to break open the Closed Guard: If your opponent tries to drop down onto your legs and wedge their knee inside yours (X-Hook, K-Hook, Inverted Butterfly, 70/30, Keyma...

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...

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.

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Fabio Gurgel masterfully teaches a sweeping combination starting from the De-la-Riva Guard: If your opponent is standing above you while you are supinated with your legs directed upward in an Open-Guard, hold ...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo passes the Upside-Down Guard: If your opponent insists on engaging you with an Inverted Guard, you cannot offer your lead leg to get entangled, nor can you carelessly misplace your hand inside for a possible Ar...

2 Part Lesson - Neutralize the stack pass by crossing the opponent's arm across your body and sit upright to block the oncoming run to North South.