2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo converts the Spider-Guard into passing opportunities: If your opponent secures both a Lasso-Hook and Stirrup (Foot-on-Biceps) from Double-Sleeve Control (Spider-Guard), walk away from the Lasso-side s...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo maximizes the distance of the moment-arm when applying force: Just as you wouldn't put a door knob close to the hinges, if you want to mitigate the force generated during your opponent's escape, you should plac...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo navigates through core fundamental movements of the North South Choke. Clearing the opponent's hands, opening the chin through lower chest pressure, wrapping around the neck, and an open flat sprawl are key deta...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo creates tread with the edge of his forearms to help extract an elbow or neck for attack when his opponent is defending tightly in Cross-Sides. Drive on your toes and use your chest to isolate at least one of you...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo exercises how to drive against the opponent with a ratcheting quality of movement, building underneath the opponent and forcing him to turn away.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo details one his strongest submissions, the North South Choke.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo explains the reason to force a Arm-In North/South Choke when an opponent captures his left arm; in addition, he reveals how to thrust away obstructions against his neck: Primarily, the North/South-Choke is a su...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo revisits the N/S-Choke and adds a new nuance: [I] Displeased with the collective low percentage of attempts for the North/South Choke during training, Marcelo encourages his students to make a better try at exec...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches two variations of the Okuri-Erijime or Bow-N-Arrow Choke: [I] If your opponent throws out your hooks and tries to escape from your choking grip, maintain pressure on his nape with your shoulder and find ...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo references to learn from your mistakes you and others make. In addition, how to tune up common positions and situations such as the North South Choke.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains a scenario where he uses the Kimura Grip: [I] If you find yourself in Half Mount you can look to wrap your arm around your opponent's neck for a Guillotine; even if you cannot find the finish, your sque...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo uses the collar to choke: [I] If your opponent tosses off your Back Hooks while you are fighting to make grips for the Bow-N-Arrow Choke, you must recover your base and reset your legs into the finishing positio...