Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 5 -- Marcelo applies a rotational penetrating step to shoot in on a heavier opponent and avoids getting stuck underneath a reactive sprawl: Whether you start with a lone Collar-Grip, or a grip on your opponent...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo prevents a counter to his takedown: Don't over-commit when finishing a takedown; your opponent may use your momentum against you and reverse with a Sacrifice Throw. If you feel like your opponent may attempt th...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo risks taking a shot with the least danger possible: If you are worried about ending up on bottom after taking a shot, try shooting from the outside with a Swing Single Leg Takedown. Remember to keep your near k...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates how to shoot: Get as close to your opponent as possible, but without offering up a grip on your jacket. Use hand-fighting to help close the distance so that you may tackle the hips with a Drop-Step...

5 Part Lesson -- Marcelo addresses a scenario wherein your opponent is hard to keep down from a Single-Leg: Shrug your shoulders to help hide your neck from chokes as you perform the footwork for the Run-the-Pipe finish. Step inside, s...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo addresses an opponent's strong collar grip: If you can help it, don't let your opponent find a grip on your collar while standing; allowing such may lend comfort to your opponent's mindset as well as place you ...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo offers options for offense on the feet: If you lock up in a Collar & Elbow Tie with your opponent, cup the elbow holding your head and duck under it to snatch a Single Leg. If your opponent tries to pummel for ...

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo talks about the importance of grip-fighting (kumite-arasoi): The Double-Leg Takedown is unique in that you can apply it successfully on your opponent without having to make a grip beforehand; nearly every other...

3 Part Lesson - Shake and disrupt the opponent to clear a path to the Seat Belt, while anticipating the opponent's roll underneath to attack your legs.

4 Part Lesson - Marcelo destabilizes the opponent's base from the Back Body Lock, forcing their attention towards defending the take down. Defending the take down creates a clear path to clasping the Seat Belt.

2 Part Lesson - Against an upright opponent looking to trip or throw, post against his lead hip to create distance and snatch the Single Leg.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo applies Kibisugaeshi: Seize your opponent's gi by the collar and avoid letting your opponent claim dominant grips. Use the grip to help stiff-arm the opponent from shooting onto your legs; however, don't allow ...

6 Part Lesson -- Marcelo professes on a grappling takedown unique to the sport of BJJ: The setup for the Single Leg Takedown with the gi jacket relies heavily on the development of centrifugal force; lock up Collar & Elbow with your pa...