Marcelo navigates around a counter to his initial sweep: Oftentimes, tall opponents may be nimble enough to catch themselves from falling by backstepping against your knock-over from 1Leg-X; when this happens, time their press forward ...

Marcelo advances to Single-Leg X in response to a counter: If your opponent decides to stand up in time to stop your Collar & Elbow Control Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard, oftentimes you can take advantage of the newly opened space un...

Marcelo demonstrates a sequence culminating with an Armbar: Starting on the feet with Collar & Elbow grips controlling your opponent, release your collar-grip and reach behind their head to set up a combination Head-Lock and Hip-Toss (...

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Fabio Gurgel masterfully teaches a sweeping combination starting from the De-la-Riva Guard: If your opponent is standing above you while you are supinated with your legs directed upward in an Open-Guard, hold ...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo applies Kaeshiwaza from Butterfly Guard using Renrakuwaza against an evasively defending opponent on their knees in Suwari-Ue-Seitaishita: If you secure 2on1 Control and your opponent isn't staying put for Obit...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo defends the Berimbolo and applies his Back-Step sequence: After standing to break open your opponent's Closed Guard, stand in a posture that kills the Delariva-Hook; point your knee towards the outside and cont...

2 Part Lesson - With your back momentarily exposed, twist and lead with an Under Hook to return and face the opponent. It's vital to execute the twist promptly before the opponent glues himself onto your back.

2 Part Lesson - With your back momentarily exposed, twist and lead with an Under Hook to return and face the opponent. It's vital to execute the twist promptly before the opponent glues himself onto your back.

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo applies his Udegatame from Butterfly: Pummel for Double Underhooks and Hood Lift your opponent so that he or she must post his or her hands on the mat to avoid danger. While still elevated on your shins, strike...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo details fundamental movements and mechanics to create with your body to sweep the opponent from 1 Leg X-Guard.

3 Part Lesson - Choose your favorite side to hold Half Guard. Tuck and pin the opponent's leg - slowly climb upwards from the knee, hips, and en route to a strong upper body control in Half Guard.

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to hold 1 Leg X-Guard and sweep against an opponent with a strong vertical base.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo passes the opponent's De La Riva through a up-right and strong back step, applying his guard passing principal of forcing Half Guard through a new perspective.