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Ghost Escape vs Side Control
     

Advanced Lesson -- Master Fabio Gurgel adds some more enlightening details for escaping from Side-Control: Your far-arm cannot effectively break the posture of your opponent with just a bump aimed at their neck or shoulder; you must sp...
Hook Sweep Reversal vs Guillotine, Arm Triangle Defense
     

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo counters an opponent attempting to pass your Butterfly-Guard with a Front Head-Lock: If your opponent evades your Single-Leg by sprawling their leg away after jumping to your side while holding you inside a Fro...
Guillotine-Choke Escape from Butterfly-Guard
     

1 Part Lesson -- Marcelo counters his opponent's Guillotine-Choke while seated: If your opponent latches onto a Front Headlock against your Butterfly Guard, try to sweep them overhead with either of your hooks, but resurface into top p...
Counter vs Under-Hook from Side Control, Taking the Back vs Single Leg
     

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 ...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Crucifix Armbar from Back
     

Advanced Lesson Part 2 of 3 -- Marcelo takes his opponent's back from the Front Head-Lock: If your opponent develops a strong Under-Hook before you have a chance to control their triceps with your weight and elbow, opt for the Front He...
Defending Back-Attacks from the Front Head-Lock Position
     

Lesson Part 2 of 2 -- Marcelo evades his opponent's transition toward his back while underneath their sprawl: When your opponent tries to run behind to claim control over your back, try to capture their near-side leg into a Single for ...
Defending Chokes from the Front Head-Lock Position
     

Lesson Part 1 of 2 -- Marcelo avoids submission attacks while underneath a Sprawl in the Turtle-Position: Develop a sensitivity toward figuring out which of your opponent's available options he or she might take when you are defending ...
Guard Pull vs Takedown, Front Headlock from Butterfly Sweep, Double Leg Counter
     

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo turns the tables on a Double-Leg Take-Down attempt: If your opponent shoots in deep on a Double and tries to pass your legs to the side during the fall, try your utmost to keep your legs connected; you may even...
Sit Up Escape vs Side Control
     

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...
Guillotine vs Butterfly
     

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo hangs onto his Guillotine: Shove your opponent's shoulders back to make them err by leaning forward with their neck exposed for a quick snap into a Guillotine Choke. Step in between their legs with your lead fo...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock > Knee Slide vs Guard Recovery from Turtle
     

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo advocates drilling your Front Headlock transition to the Back: You need to learn strong movements from the Front Headlock Position based on the fact that you will end up arriving at the Sprawl Position on top q...
Side Control to Back > Taking the Back vs Single Leg
     

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo applies a Spinning Back-Take: Muffle your opponent's Underhook as they attempt to turn towards their knees while you are holding them in Side Control; don't let them reach deeply around your hip or knee. Put we...
Sprawl vs Takedown
     

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo counters a shot: Getting taken down is the first big mistake you can make at the start of a match. To avoid this, approach your opponent in a low stance and focus on controlling their hands. It they take a shot...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock
     

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo breaks a pesky grip on his pants: If your opponent makes a grip on your pants while holding him/her from the Front Headlock Position, sprawl your leg farther away until they must let go of your leg. Don't put y...
Loop Choke from Guard
     

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo teaches the Loop Choke: When playing on bottom in guard (Lazy-Butterfly, Knee-Shield, Shin-Shield, Z-Guard, 93-Guard, Scissor-Half, et al.) with Farside-Collar/Sleeve Control (left-handed cross-collar grip), sn...
Front Head Lock, Crucifix, & Back Take
     

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...
Posted: 1655 days ago
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Jumping on the Back, Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Rear Naked Choke
     

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo talks about Kuzushi for securing the Back: Much like how you would destabilize your opponent's base before jumping onto their back from a Single Leg and Back Body Lock combination, you want to do the same when ...
Single Leg from Butterfly
     

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo covers a sequence originating from Seated Butterfly: If you cannot readily manage your opponent's hands while engaging from Open Guard, don't let them control your head or find your feet unprotected. Scoot forw...
Guillotine & Front Head Lock vs Take Down
     

2 Part Lesson - Against the opponent's oncoming Single Leg there will be space either below the neck or above the head to attack. Wrap under the open space of the neck to Guillotine or cover over the opponent’s head with a tradit...
Guillotine & Front Head Lock vs Single Leg Take Down
     

3 Part Lesson - Against the opponent's oncoming Single Leg there will be space either below the neck or above the head to attack. Wrap under the open space of the neck to Guillotine or cover over the opponent’s head with a tradit...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock > Knee Slide vs Guard Recovery from Turtle
     

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo maintains his dominant top position: Once you find a Front Headlock, you don't want to lose the progress you've gained towards finding a finish. If you transition to the opponent's back, they may be waiting to ...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock > Knee Slide vs Guard Recovery from Turtle
     

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo fixes an imperfect transition to the Back: If your opponent prevents you from fastening the Seatbelt after you've spun around to his or her back from the Front Headlock Position, keep your knee behind the nears...
Front Headlock
     

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...
Posted: 1813 days ago
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Sprawl vs Takedown > Guillotine from Front Headlock > Taking the Back
     

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo makes his opponent pay for a failed shot: Sprawling back into the Front Headlock Position, use whatever grip feels comfortable (Marcelo prefers the Seatbelt/Ball-n-Socket-Grip for simplicity's sake; however, he...
Arm Triangle Defense
     

1 Part Lesson -- Marcelo defends an Arm Triangle from the bottom of the Front Headlock Position: Tuck your chin, latch onto the nearer forearm, splay your legs wide, and drop your weight down onto your opponent's arms assuming a Dead-F...
Posted: 1854 days ago
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