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Hand Fighting, Breaking Gi Grips
     

To gi, or not to gi?, that is the question. Cliché? Yes, but it is still quite a controversial topic amongst grappling practitioners today. Marcelo's stance on this is clear: Train both. If you make a mistake while wearing the k...
Bridge-Escape from Half-Guard, Frame Escape vs Half-Mount
     

Marcelo gives defensive advice to Ric & Jon regarding Half-Guard on bottom: There exist multiple methods and variations on how to elicit a technical response from your opponent so that you can find room to pummel with your arm for an a...
Pulling Half-Guard
     

Marcelo offers Joe some advice on how to slow down a fast opponent from bottom position: Whenever you are faced with an opponent is relying on speed and angles to bypass your guard, look to ensnare their leg inside your Half-Guard. Pul...
Tie Your Belt
     

Marcelo talks about the importance of remembering to tie your belt correctly, even when you're exhausted from hard training. The practice of tying your belt reflects to those around you that you're unwilling to appear disheveled no mat...
Honing a Competitive Edge
     

Marcelo answers Orlando about questions regarding follow-through attacks, pressure consistency, and confidence boosts: Organize your jiu-jitsu such that you are constantly seeking an initiative; whether it comes from obtaining a domina...
Back Step Half Guard Pass Counter
     

Marcelo masterfully explains to Josh how he applies several countermeasures from the Reverse Half-Guard: If your opponent is able to perform a Back-Step against your Half-Guard while also holding onto your back at the shoulder, first c...
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