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Bridge Escape vs Side Control
     

Marcelo neutralizes a dominant landing against a Double-Leg Take-Down: If your opponent manages to take you down to the ground and bypasses your legs, immediately look to apply a set of foream frames against their upper body and preven...
Guillotine Choke from Sprawl vs Single Leg from Side Control
     

Marcelo converts a Guillotine-Choke attempt initiated from Side-Control into a finish from off his back after his opponent tries to reverse with a Single-Leg: While keeping your opponent pinned onto their back with a Cross-Face against...
Sprawl, Crucifix vs Takedown, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix and Crucifix Armbar
     

2 Part Technique - Your opponent shoots for a takedown and you defend by Sprawling. If the opponent continues to reach and push for the takedown, he exposes himself for the Crucifix. The Crucifix Armbar and Rear Naked Choke are the 2 m...
Guillotine from the Single Leg Takedown
     

2 Part Technique - The opponent snatches the Single Leg for the takedown. Immediately dig your hand underneath the throat and clasp your hands together. Pull against your chest while keeping your elbows in close to completely secure th...
Posted: 5702 days ago
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Knee on Belly Control, Sprawl vs Single Leg
     

3 Part Technique - You must take advantage of the situations your opponent gives you. Sometimes your opponent will give up their Back to defend the Guard Pass and give you Side Control to defend the Back. For example, after the Guard P...
Posted: 5613 days ago
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Sprawl to Front Headlock to Guillotine vs Takedown
     

3 Part Technique - The Front Headlock is not only a great position to take the back from, but to Guillotine the opponent as well. Marcelo practically uses this same Guillotine from all positions and situations. If the opponent holds on...
Posted: 5660 days ago
 79996 views
Single Leg Takedown, Sprawl, Bridge vs Roll
     

2 Part Technique - A possible situation from many takedowns is with your opponent trying to roll or reverse you using your momentum. This usually occurs from leg attacking takedowns, like the Single Leg or Double Leg. It would be great...
Posted: 5613 days ago
 79675 views
Sprawl, Front Headlock, Taking the Back, Crucifix, Rear Naked Choke
     

3 Part Technique - The opponent is in a very vulnerable position from the Front Headlock and Taking the Back is a great opportunity in this situation. From the turtle the opponent may expose his arm to the Crucifix position. Use your h...
Single Leg Counter, Guillotine vs Takedown
     

2 Part Technique - Counter the takedown by pulling your knee out before the opponent can completely secure the Single Leg. Post with your arms, turn back, and kick your leg free to escape. If your leg gets stuck when you kick to escape...
Posted: 5604 days ago
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Sprawl vs Takedown, Collar Choke from Front Head Lock
     

2 Part Technique - Whether a Single or Double Leg Takedown, sprawl and secure a Front Head Lock to defeat his attack. Use the same hand grip as you would with the Seat Belt Control for your Front Head Lock. If the opponent attempts to ...
Posted: 5488 days ago
 76448 views
Single Leg Counter, Guillotine vs Takedown
     

4 Part Technique - Use quick timing and pull your leg out straight to escape the Single Leg. If the opponent really establishes control for the takedown, you need more power to escape. Turn away and kick again. If the second escape att...
Posted: 5450 days ago
 75480 views
Sprawl vs Takedown, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Crucifix vs Takedown from Front Headlock, Guillotine vs High Crotch from Turtle
     

2 Part Technique - Sprawling onto a takedown attempt leaves the opportunity to transition to the back from Front Headlock Control. Use the forward pressure of the opponent against him by tugging him by as you spin for the seatbelt. If ...
Bridge vs Roll, Guillotine Escape from Side Control, Reverse Headlock Escape from North South
     

2 Part Technique - Bridge against an opponent's attempt to roll you using your takedown's momentum. Turn to your knees and hold the position, so the opponent cannot circle out with the Front Headlock control. Slowly climb up the oppone...
Taking Back vs Low Single Leg, Guillotine vs Takedown
     

2 Part Technique - If you sense your opponent intends to turn over to his knees for a low single while in half guard, allow it to happen under the condition that you maintain downward pressure on his neck and shoulders with your hands ...
Posted: 5346 days ago
 73456 views
Collar and Elbow Control vs Butterfly, Knee Slide Pass vs Butterfly, Quarter Nelson vs Half Guard, Underhook and Head vs Half Guard, High Leg Over vs Single Leg
     

3 Part Technique - If you can't find an edge to push your opponent's shoulders flat for the Knee Slide Pass, apply the Quarter Nelson to make your opponent retract his underhook and grab for your back. When he tries to wrap his arm aro...
Single Leg Counter, Guillotine vs Takedown
     

2 Part Technique - Shooting for the single leg takedown may leave the opponent vulnerable for a guillotine choke, especially if his head can be forced to the outside. Remove your foot from between his legs and use it to initiate a trip...
Posted: 5335 days ago
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Collar and Elbow from Standing, Single Leg Counter, Guillotine from Standing, Guillotine from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - Freeing your leg from the Single Leg takedown can be as simple as applying Collar & Elbow control while standing and knocking your opponent off balance. Use the upper body control to steer him toward the mat, forcing...
Arm-In Guillotine from Front Headlock
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates an instance where he will opt for an Arm-In Guillotine finish: [I] When your opponent continues to drive forward while underneath your Sprawl for a Takedown, he inadvertently leaves an opportunity t...
Taking Back vs Single Leg
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo takes the back against a single leg from seated guard: [I] If your opponent builds up onto your lead leg for a single after pinning his back to the mat with a collar grip, post on his shoulder as you kick your l...
2on1 Control & Takedown Defense
     

3 Part Lesson - Lead the start through a series of preconditioned offensive grips into the 2on1 Control, while anticipating to defensively sprawl against far shots - before you've closed the distance into the security of an upper body ...
Guillotine to Front Headlock vs Side Control
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo troubleshoots the finish for a Guillotine after getting taken down: [I] Capitalize on your opponent's downed position if you stop his Takedown with a Sprawl; don't let him back up to his feet where he gets anoth...
Taking the Back vs Single Leg
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo retains the Seatbelt Control after his opponent counters with a Single Leg attempt on the Spin-Around & Go-Behind from the Front Headlock Position: [I] If your opponent flags his arm up like a mailbox to prevent...
Single Leg Counter, Over Hook vs Single Leg
     

2 Part Technique - If you plan on passing your opponent's butterfly guard by standing up in front of him with your foot inside, you have to be prepared for countering his single leg takedown. As he picks up your leg, raise your knee wi...
Posted: 5276 days ago
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Knee Slide vs Guard Recovery from Turtle
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds and loses the back: [I] Don't allow your opponent to escape from the Front Headlock Position after you've sprawled onto his shot. This may even require you to actively yank him down to the mat if he begins...
Single Leg Counter, Guillotine vs Takedown
     

2 Part Technique - Free your knee as the opponent looks to Single Leg you from guard, this will give you the space needed to counter his takedown. During the standing up transition to take you down, his balance and position is often we...
Posted: 5109 days ago
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