2 Part Technique - If the opponent spins to an inverted guard to capture the leg for a Knee Bar, counter the situation by pulling your leg out immediately. However, the opponent may be able to triangle your leg to start the submission....

3 Part Lesson - The moment Marcelo anticipates he will become threatened with an opponent's leg attack, he will eject himself from the danger before it starts. His breakout is immediate, but still under control with coordinated movemen...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo surpasses the Spider: [I] Whenever you are under imbalance inside of your opponent's Spider Guard, make counter-grips anywhere you can affirm your hands; this can be the pants, belts, jacket, lapel. Find your fo...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo escapes from leglocks: [I] If your opponent breaks your grip on his sleeve and seizes the opportunity to attack your exposed foot, quickly kick off his control before he can secure his attack. If he drops down f...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo avoids danger after losing balance from a Muscle Sweep: When you stand up to break open your opponent's Closed Guard, if they successfully apply a Muscle or Lumberjack Sweep by underhooking your ankle, try your ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo escapes from the Closed Guard: [I] Whether you win the hand fight, gaining control over your opponent's wrists to inhibit his grips, or he leaves you a moment of freedom by hiding his hands, make it up to your f...

2 Part Lesson - With your legs crossed and protected, pin the opponent's upper body to your upper body to prevent him from reaching your legs. Pummel and hook your feet behind the opponent to continue safely into your reversal.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains how to deal with Leg Attacks: [I] The moment you sense your opponent shift directions opposite to that of a conventional sweep, reposition your base so that you can generate momentum outward; utilize yo...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo defends a leg attack: If your opponent falls away from the standing Closed Guard to entangle your legs, be prepared to high-step up and out of their grasp. Bring your knee to your shoulder as the opponent switc...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo unravels the dreaded and revered 50/50: If your opponent tries to instigate a see-saw battle and pendulates their leg to generate momentum for a sweep from the 50/50, reallocate your base so that you can quickl...

1 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates how to Escape an Omoplata attempt from Closed Guard: Make sure to base out with your foot as the opponent begins swinging his legs in a pendulum motion. If you notice him switch for a Cross-Sleeve-G...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo navigates through an opponent's Omoplata & Leg Attack from Spider Guard. After breaking the opponent's Spider Guard Stirrup and folding his knees, recognize his intentions to spin underneath and engage into an O...

3 Part Lesson - Premeditate the opponent's leg attacks against your lead leg as you escape his Omoplata. If you become stuck, hold his top foot and step on the opponent's arm to yank your arm freely.