Marcelo points out some of the details behind successfully locking up the Marcelotine; the trick that usually helps students understand the angle associated with the High-Elbow is learning how to bend your supporting arm at the wrist. ...

Marcelo joyfully corrects his students as he walks around during the interlude between these lessons: http://www.mginaction.com/VideoDetails.aspx?VideoId=20951 http://www.mginaction.com/VideoDetails.aspx?VideoId=20964

Marcelo explains to Jeff what to do against the dreaded D'arce Choke. When you feel it coming on, hide your neck from his arms as best as you can and begin peeling away his progress.

Marcelo gives quick tips on finishing the Inverted Arm Triangle (D'arce Choke), specifically holding the opponent in place and dropping into position to torque the attack.

Phil asks Marcelo what to do when he cannot readily transition to a Front Headlock or on to the Seatbelt because his opponent was able to defend a Guillotine Choke and kept his hands. The key is to make the opponent want to post out hi...

Marcelo explains which kind of grips he selects and also why he uses them when holding a Front Head-Lock Position. When holding your opponent's head and arm from above, sprawl your legs back so that your knees do not touch the mat; thi...

Marcelo briefly demonstrates how to finish a Loop-Choke from the Front Head-Lock Position: Avoid rolling through too far when applying the finishing pressure with the collar-grip across the neck; so much so that you actually place your...

Marcelo shares knowledge about when to expend copious effort: Progression is not just a matter of leading yourself into the right direction positionally, if your opponent is well attuned, they will be anticipating your advancement and ...

Marcelo has a conversation about the differences in points and rules for grappling and folk-style wrestling with regards to maintaining Back Control: If your opponent is trying to escape from your Seat-Belt Control by freeing their nea...