3 Part Lesson - You are attempting the 2on1 Control series from Standing, but the opponent shots during your attack. Sprawl immediately and connect the Front Headlock to run a Back Attack series.

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, ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo reverses a takedown attempt: [I] Avoid letting your opponent set a grip on your collar; try smacking it away before he can harden his fist. If he does set the grip, back pedal and use two hands to yank his hand ...

2 Part Technique - After sweeping the opponent, recognize his reactions and respond appropriately, because he might expose his back to prevent points. If the opponent retaliates by driving against your legs, react before he starts his ...

Advanced Lesson Part 3 of 3 -- Marcelo explains his preference when his opponent escapes from the opposite side: After pinning someone down in a position, whether it be Side Control or the Front Head-Lock Position, you can expect them ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a few options off of the Cradle from the Front Headlock Position: [I] Collect the opponent's leg inside a Cradle if he attempts to block you from running around to his Back from the Front Headlock. Drive h...

2 Part Technique - It is common for the opponent to continue to reach your legs for a take down in the Front Head lock. This only gives an opening for the Crucifix. Switch to the Seatbelt Control to stabilize the position and dig your ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains what to do when you realize your opponent has no choice but to rush in and get a takedown to win. One possible solution is to evade and effectively stall the opponent out of his attempts to dive onto yo...

2 Part Technique - While engaged in a Hand-Fight for inside control from the Stand-Up, slip your arms over opponent's elbows, trapping him inside Double Overhook Control. Do not let him deepen his underhooks, thus allowing him to trump...

2 Part Lesson - Pinch the opponent's head and arm together to create space to wedge your knee into his torso to attack the back. If the opponent mistakenly reaches between your legs, Crucifix. However, recognize if and which leg the op...

6 Part Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates how to maintain an under-emphasized dominant control: Improve from the Front Headlock Position by clearing the opponent's arm and running around to take the Back. Squeeze the elbow away from the ou...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo uses the Front Headlock as a temporary position to latch the Seat Belt and continues to dig with his right heal to insert the first back hook.

2 Part Technique - Prevent the opponent from circling to your back in half guard using a Front Headlock control. It is not the first option you want, but is needed under these circumstances. Turn to your hip and pass like a Turning Pas...