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Sprawl, Crucifix vs Takedown, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix and Crucifix Armbar
     

2 Part Technique - Your opponent shoots for a takedown and you defend by Sprawling. If the opponent continues to reach and push for the takedown, he exposes himself for the Crucifix. The Crucifix Armbar and Rear Naked Choke are the 2 m...
Knee on Belly Control, Sprawl vs Single Leg
     

3 Part Technique - You must take advantage of the situations your opponent gives you. Sometimes your opponent will give up their Back to defend the Guard Pass and give you Side Control to defend the Back. For example, after the Guard P...
Posted: 5305 days ago
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Sprawl to Front Headlock to Guillotine vs Takedown
     

3 Part Technique - The Front Headlock is not only a great position to take the back from, but to Guillotine the opponent as well. Marcelo practically uses this same Guillotine from all positions and situations. If the opponent holds on...
Posted: 5352 days ago
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Single Leg Takedown, Sprawl, Bridge vs Roll
     

2 Part Technique - A possible situation from many takedowns is with your opponent trying to roll or reverse you using your momentum. This usually occurs from leg attacking takedowns, like the Single Leg or Double Leg. It would be great...
Posted: 5305 days ago
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Sprawl, Front Headlock, Taking the Back, Crucifix, Rear Naked Choke
     

3 Part Technique - The opponent is in a very vulnerable position from the Front Headlock and Taking the Back is a great opportunity in this situation. From the turtle the opponent may expose his arm to the Crucifix position. Use your h...
Sprawl vs Takedown, Collar Choke from Front Head Lock
     

2 Part Technique - Whether a Single or Double Leg Takedown, sprawl and secure a Front Head Lock to defeat his attack. Use the same hand grip as you would with the Seat Belt Control for your Front Head Lock. If the opponent attempts to ...
Posted: 5180 days ago
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Sprawl vs Takedown, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Crucifix vs Takedown from Front Headlock, Guillotine vs High Crotch from Turtle
     

2 Part Technique - Sprawling onto a takedown attempt leaves the opportunity to transition to the back from Front Headlock Control. Use the forward pressure of the opponent against him by tugging him by as you spin for the seatbelt. If ...
Arm-In Guillotine from Front Headlock
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates an instance where he will opt for an Arm-In Guillotine finish: [I] When your opponent continues to drive forward while underneath your Sprawl for a Takedown, he inadvertently leaves an opportunity t...
2on1 Control & Takedown Defense
     

3 Part Lesson - Lead the start through a series of preconditioned offensive grips into the 2on1 Control, while anticipating to defensively sprawl against far shots - before you've closed the distance into the security of an upper body ...
Guillotine to Front Headlock vs Side Control
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo troubleshoots the finish for a Guillotine after getting taken down: [I] Capitalize on your opponent's downed position if you stop his Takedown with a Sprawl; don't let him back up to his feet where he gets anoth...
Taking the Back vs Single Leg
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo retains the Seatbelt Control after his opponent counters with a Single Leg attempt on the Spin-Around & Go-Behind from the Front Headlock Position: [I] If your opponent flags his arm up like a mailbox to prevent...
Knee Slide vs Guard Recovery from Turtle
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds and loses the back: [I] Don't allow your opponent to escape from the Front Headlock Position after you've sprawled onto his shot. This may even require you to actively yank him down to the mat if he begins...
Osotogake vs Kuchikitaoshi
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo utilizes Judo to counter a wrestling takedown: [I] If your opponent grabs your collar/lapel and he shoots onto your leg while you break his grip, keep both of your hands on his wrist and sprawl your leg back awa...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Seatbelt, Sprawl, Turtle to Back Control, Back Control Recovery
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is flexible or fast enough to flag his arm in the way as you try to take the back with Seatbelt Control from the Front Headlock, sprawl your hips to the mat sideways until his arm slips off your body...
Sprawl, Crucifix vs Takedown from Front Headlock, Crucifix Armbar from Back
     

2 Part Technique - A well-timed Sprawl in combination with the Front Headlock can lead to many opportunities, including taking the back with the Crucifix. When your opponent tries to reclaim a grip around your leg, throw in your hook a...
Sprawl vs Takedown → Double Leg Counter → Step Over Mount vs Sit Out
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo show contingent options for when his Sprawl is insufficient in stopping a Double: [I] Wiggle your hips until you generate enough room to pummel for an Underhook to Whip-Over the opponent. If you cannot find room...
Posted: 2605 days ago
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Over Under Return vs Takedown
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo returns with an Over Under Control to face an opponent circling towards his back from a takedown.
Over Under Reversal from Sprawl vs Takedown → Uchi Mata vs Single Leg
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters a Single Leg Take-Up by observing which of his opponent's knees comes up from the mat against his Sprawl: [I] If your opponent lifts his inside knee up to build his or her base to stand up with your leg...
Single Leg & Foot Sweep Defense
     

3 Part Lesson - Defend against an upright opponent's foot sweep by retracting your leg. The movement resembles the way Marcelo would counter Leg Attacks from Guard by pulling up or circling out his feet. If the opponent reaches to snat...
Sprawl vs Takedown → Breaking Gi Grips from Standing
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo avoids getting taken down: [I] When you come within reach of your opponent's hands, prepare to drop your weight down into a Sprawl if he shoots onto your legs. [II] If your opponent makes a grip on your collar t...
Front Head Lock Return vs Double Leg & Guillotine vs Single Leg
     

2 Part Lesson - Anticipate the opponent's oncoming shot and lock his head. If the opponent drives through your Front Head Lock, run your legs away and return on top through rotating your hips back down onto the mat, similar to counteri...
Arm Triangle Defense → Sprawl vs Takedown
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo advocates the "Dead Frog" technique against Arm-Triangle Chokes from the Front Headlock: [I] If you are caught underneath your opponent's sprawl with your head and arm captured, don't give him or her the space t...
Posted: 2339 days ago
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Breaking Gi Grips from Standing → Over Under Reversal from Sprawl vs Takedown → Taking the Back from Front Headlock
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo reverses a takedown attempt: [I] Avoid letting your opponent set a grip on your collar; try smacking it away before he can harden his fist. If he does set the grip, back pedal and use two hands to yank his hand ...
Sprawl vs Takedown → Single Leg Counter → Over Under from Standing
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo handles an aggressive wrestler: [I] If your opponent disengages from hand-fighting to take a shot onto your legs, post against his shoulders and raise your knee up to your chest to slip your leg free. [II] If yo...
Jumping on the Back → Taking the Back from Front Headlock
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo maintains Seatbelt Control after jumping on the Back: [I] Align your chest in parallel with your opponent's upper back and squeeze your arms tightly to avoid slipping overhead. If you cannot readily place your h...
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