2 Part Technique - Setting up the North South Choke against a defensive opponent can sometimes be a waiting game. It is important to realize that once you're on top, you are in control of the position and can risk biding your time for ...

2 Part Technique - Over Under Control from North South is an excellent way to hunt for the finish while still staying dominant on top. Slide your body low to the mat and clip the side of your opponent's face with your ribs to push his ...

2 Part Technique - Holding the North/South position is often best accomplished with one-arm-over and one-arm-under, forming an Over/Under Control with your over-side hand ready to attack your opponent's neck. If he is blocking you from...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo incorporates the "Navy Ride" (or Koshigatame) from folk-style wrestling to keep his opponent down in Side Control: [I] Transition to Knee-On-Belly if your opponent blocks your hip with his nearside arm and preve...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo addresses the Reverse De-la-Riva Guard for Nogi: [I] Close the window for you opponent to improve his guard by inverting underneath your base; prevent the transition to Spiral Guard by dropping your knee low and...

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

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo secures the top position against several escape attempts: [I] If your opponent pummels for a Reverse Underhook while underneath in Half Guard to ghost out on top, either run your hips back and drive heavy with y...

2 Part Technique - Despite your best efforts to pass with proper control against your opponent's half guard, the chance remains that he will pummel and spin out the nearside back to guard. Keep this in mind; as he spins toward North So...

2 Part Technique — Passing the Half Guard is normally accomplished by maintaining tight Underhook & Head Control throughout your movement. However, this pressure can be detrimental if your opponent crosses his nearside arm in an attemp...

3 Part Lesson - You intended the North South Choke, but the opponent resorts towards threading his feet over and entangling Half Guard. Recognize his obstructions and keep his head in alignment to descend into the choke.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares a method of passing that oftentimes lead to the Back: [I] Rather than passing the guard by going over, through, or around--scoop underneath both of your opponent's hips and clasp your hands together to do...

3 Part Lesson — For Marcelo, the Omoplata isn't about timing or flexibility; it's about incremental control: [I] If your opponent's hands are around or beside your body, chose one side and isolate his arm as you place your foot on his ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo masterfully explains a Spider Guard Pass: [I] Make counter-grips to avoid giving your opponent too much leverage over your body when he finds the Stirrup & Lasso Controls; grab his pants and lapel, respectively....