2 Part Technique - It is important to free yourself of grips before you attempt to escape, otherwise your opponent will use these controls against you and pull you back into his position. Before worrying about his knee from the Knee-On...

3 Part Technique - The Pistol Grip is a cross-sleeve control that will give you dominance without the risk of injury if your opponent forcefully breaks it. Combined with a strong same-side elbow grip, you form 2on1 Control, which is a ...

2 Part Technique - Break your opponent's grip from your collar as he passes and attempts to establish Side Control with an underhook; form 2on1 Control with his sleeve to prevent him from settling on top and look to insert your butterf...

2 Part Technique — Marcelo decides to attack his opponent's lead leg with a Guard Pull, however he'll need to clear the hands first before sitting down to the mat. Establish 2on1 Control, drop underneath, and use your hook to kick his ...

3 Part Lesson - The 2on1 Control exploits the opponent's ability to hold and pin you. With your Hooks engaged after pulling guard, follow the opponent as he wildly circles or scoot underneath into 1 Leg X-Guard if he remains stagnant.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares a masterful sequence for taking down or sweeping his opponent: [I] If your opponent doesn't offer to engage his hands in the grip-fight, don't chase after them and expose yourself to a surprise attack; in...

1 Part Lesson - Marcelo bridges the connection between an Elbow Push and the 2on1 Control Escape to prevent the opponent from pinning you in Side Control.