2 Part Lesson — Marcelo talks strategy on the N/S Choke from Knee Mount: [I] If your opponent defends while under Side Control, pop up to Knee-On-Belly to let him open up for a mistake. If he does nothing still, press his arms away fro...

3 Part Lesson - As the opponent turtles against your Side Control, cradle and pin him back to defeat his under hook and possibly expose his neck momentarily to a North South Choke. If a strong opponent continues to turn into your submi...

3 Part Lesson - As the opponent lays into guard and shields his knee against your chest, weave and plant your arm. Grab his wrist and circle heavily to reach behind his neck and force Side Control. The moment he attempts a Single Leg, ...

2 Part Lesson — MG explains the Nearside Armbar from Knee-On-Belly and what to do if you miss: [I] After stabilizing a Guard Pass, if your opponent stays tight in defense, upgrade your Side Control by transitioning to the Knee-On-Belly...

2 Part Lesson - Before you apply the Armbar from Mount, premeditate the opponent's reaction and prevent his submission escape by trapping his other hand with his lapel.

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to force the North South Choke and Guillotine against the opponent from a Mounted Crucifix. Clamp his near arm with your shin and use the Under Hook to torque and manipulate the opponent's upper bod...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo uses his opponent's momentum against him after a Hip-Drag: [I] If your opponent tries to utilize the Hip Roll Escape against your Side Control after passing, snag his hip with both hands and yank him back down f...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo strings together 3 submissions using Double Arm Control: [I] If your opponent slips his hand between your Underhook & Head Control while passing the Half Guard, continue squeezing the hold for the pass and throw...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows how he avoids Side Control: [I] If your opponent works to pass your guard and hasn't crossed up past your chest yet to establish the top position with a Cross-Face, Knee-on-Belly, or Run-to-N/S, you still ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo navigates through 3 paths to Side Control against the Open Guard: [I] Knock your opponent flat on his back and keep him pinned with a post on his torso while blocking around his knee. Shove his leg backward as y...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo strings together a long sequence ending in submission: [I] If your opponent reclaims an Underhook while held under Side Mount and bridges into you, high-step over into a Reverse Technical Mount; if he continues ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares some magic: [I] If you have time to release your opponent from a tight Side Control because he is in a defensive posture, unclasp your hands and make a new grip on his shoulder as you pull out his nearsid...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches quite arguably the most important lesson on passing and the reason behind his success in forcing the Half Guard against good guard players.