3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo uses his favorite frame to defend and counter a pass: If your opponent bypasses your Butterfly-Hooks with a Folding Pass and begins climbing up your torso for a pin, keep distance by wedging your forearm agains...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo optimizes the trajectory of his Hook Sweep accompanied with a contingency: When lifting your opponent up off the mat, combined with an upper body control that emphasizes neutralizing their ability to post in de...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo advises us to not fall like fresh fruit: [I] Catch your opponent off-guard when reels back from Hand-Fighting with an explosive tackle. Switch your base from seated to kneeling and drive forward into the small g...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explores a series of contingencies: [I] If your opponent claims an Underhook, you can reduce his options by applying an Overhook and Figure-Four grip around his arm and neck; use this Quarter Nelson to help exec...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent counters your arm drag by pressuring forward to pin you with his Under Hook. Look to escape his hold or reverse his clutch through an Omoplata by over extending his reach.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows us how to take the Back when his opponent avoids the 1LX Guard: [I] Gain double underhooks and elevate your opponent into the air, turning him to the side for the 1LX or X-Guard. If the opponent crosses hi...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo utilizes the Front Headlock to pass the Seated Guard: [I] If your opponent re-postures upright after you tilt or knock him back flat, snap his head down into a Front Headlock. When he pulls you on top, post your...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains the importance of 50/50 Guard in competition. When wielded correctly, the 50/50 is an effective leg entanglement that is a force to be reckoned with. The guard is ideal for when you sense that your oppo...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a sweep he used in ADCC 2005: [I] If your opponent pummels for an Underhook against your Butterfly while you're still holding his opposite wrist, crunch forward to meet his charge and snap his head down in...

3 Part Lesson — Paul focuses on Timing and Double Attack for the Sweep: [I] If your opponent latches on with a Collar Tie against your Seated Butterfly Guard, shrug your shoulders as you scooch forward to claim 2on1 Control. Use your h...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo wants his students to recognize which techniques are necessary to thwart an opponent's attempt to pass the Seated Guard based upon levels of control: [I] Normally, all that is required to prevent passing grips f...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates how to perform a Double Leg Tackle from Butterfly Guard with an Armdrag Set-Up. This technique is particularly applicable in the event that your opponent has a sturdy base while kneeling against you...

3 Part Lesson - Controlling the opponent's hands will handicap his ability to hold you down, so break his grips before he can pass or immobilize your guard. Use your feet to push and keep the distance and cross his arm to thwart his at...