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Defending the 2on1 Control from Guard
     

1-Part Lesson -- Marcelo teaches how to defend against getting his arm crossed from inside his opponent's Butterfly-Guard and Closed-Guard: If your opponent is able to successfully apply 2on1-Control, they can cross your arm and redire...
Knee Slide Pass vs Spider Guard
     

Master Fabio Gurgle shows how to disarm the Spider-Hook: It is important to remember not to rush though a good position when you get one; relish the moment and allow your opponent to tire themselves out by resisting in an inferior plac...
Knee Weave Pass vs Cross Knee Half Guard to Mount
     

Master Fabio Gurgel shares a variation on the Leg-Weave/Tripod Pass: When posting your hand against your opponent's torso to maintain an upright posture inside their Closed-Guard, grip onto both sides of their lapels for greater stabil...
Passing the Open Guard
     

Master Fabio Gurgel finds an answer to a common Knee-Shield defense: After gaining control over your opponent's sleeve to stand up and break open their guard, hunker back down into a low squat where you can keep your opponent's leg's s...
Breaking the Closed Guard
     

Master Fabio Gurgel teaches an important lesson on breaking the Closed-Guard: Place your opponent in a position in which you are at rest, while they are expending energy, so that you can anticipate their next step and gain tempo. Fight...
Posted: 396 days ago
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Maintaining Posture vs Closed Guard
     

Master Fabio Gurgel demonstrates an energy-saving method for regaining posture inside Closed-Guard: Prevent your opponent from clinching around your upper-body and securing a grip behind your neck, back, and shoulders; keep your hands ...
Stomach Push vs Ankle Pull Sweep from Open Guard
     

4-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates how to successfully rebound back from a near-sweep directly into a pass: Oftentimes, after hitting a Double-Leg Takedown (a.k.a. Front-Tackle, Morotegari, Baiana, et al.) you will end up i...
Arm Control Bridge Escape vs Mount, Knee Inside Pass vs Closed Guard
     

Marcelo reverses his opponent despite their intial defensive maneuver: If your opponent is keen on stopping you from bumping them off of their top positioning in the Full-Mount, they may be ready to quickly pummel against your attempts...
Arm Pull vs Over Hook from Closed Guard, Breaking the Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Breaking the Overhook and Head control position from the Closed Guard. Also, standing is always the best option when breaking someone's closed guard. However, sometimes the opponent will continue to hold, so pressing...
Posted: 5457 days ago
 82974 views
Escaping the Triangle
     

2 Part Technique - Escaping the Triangle from the start of the submission attempt and escaping when the Triangle is more secured. The 2nd part of the technique is not a situation you want to find yourself in and is a last resort effort...
Posted: 5458 days ago
 82712 views
Escaping the Guillotine with the arm In and Out
     

2 Part Technique - Escaping the types of Guillotines with the Arm In out Out and with your leg locked in halfguard on different sides.
Posted: 5468 days ago
 81257 views
Preventing Guillotines from Takedowns
     

2 Part Technique - Preventing the Guillotine from a Takedown by passing and breaking the Guillotine grip.
Posted: 5445 days ago
 81243 views
Breaking the Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Standing is the most successful way to break the opponent's Closed Guard. Often, the opponent may attempt to slow the pace of the match in his favor, or might be up on points. Once you stand, he will close his guard ...
Posted: 5279 days ago
 79873 views
Armbar Escape
     

2 Part Technique - Use the same arm crossing technique as with a Rear Naked Choke to defend the armbar. The longer you stay with your back on the mat the worse the position will be for you, so move immediately. You need a strong bridge...
Posted: 5191 days ago
 77718 views
Guillotine Escape vs Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Using your weight is the most important part of defeating an Arm Inside Closed Guard Guillotine. You must stand on your toes and walk forward to create tremendous shoulder pressure to counter your opponent's choking ...
Posted: 5234 days ago
 77077 views
Breaking the Closed Guard, Knee Slide Pass, Over Under Pass vs Half Guard, Knee Cross vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Maintain your balance if the opponent jumps guard while standing and do not become straight. The opponent can secure and easy take down when if remain perpendicular. Press against the opponent's hip and knee to break...
Guillotine Escape, North South Choke from Side Control
     

2 Part Technique - Always pass on the opposite side of the Guillotine. Press down at the opponent's knees and circle immediately to avoid the choke. Let him waste his energy if he continues the squeeze after you pass. If you need to mo...
Posted: 5172 days ago
 75955 views
Breaking the Closed Guard, Crucifix Entry vs Star Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - An opponent that relies on closed guard will feel desperate after its broken. Commonly, the opponent will reach behind your lead leg to Star Sweep. This reaction is a great opportunity for an easy crucifix entry if y...
Posted: 5074 days ago
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Double Leg Takedown, Guillotine Escape
     

2 Part Technique - Use Hand Fighting to open the opponent's arms, so he cannot defend your Double Leg. Continue to drive when the opponent sprawls and finish by chopping at his closest leg with a trip. If the opponent attempts a Guillo...
Breaking Gi Grips vs Closed Guard, 2on1 vs Closed Guard,
     

2 Part Technique - Control the opponent's guard by immediately breaking his collar grips. Press the opponent's arm to his stomach using a 2on1 control and stand to start breaking the closed guard. If the opponent frees his arm from the...
Breaking Gi Grips vs Closed Guard, 2on1 vs Closed Guard, Breaking the Closed Guard, Crucifix Entry vs Star Sweep, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     

2 Part Technique - Use a snapping motion to assist in breaking the collar grip. Continue the same control and force a 2on1, preventing the opponent from reaching under using his arm. If the opponent is able to free his arm and secure y...
Breaking the Closed Guard, Kick Escape vs Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Create distance using an inside control to posture safely. The best way to break the opponent's closed guard is by standing. Premeditate when the opponent grabs your ankle and kick your leg out in a circular motion. ...
Posted: 5088 days ago
 73780 views
Breaking the Closed Guard, Knee Slide Pass, Knee Inside Pass vs Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Control the opponent's biceps and stand staggered in one fluid motion. Press downwards inside his knee to break the closed guard. If the opponent attempts to close his guard again, force your knee on top of his thigh...
Breaking the Closed Guard
     

2 Part Technique - When a much larger opponent closes guard around you, there are no guard-breaking tricks, and the best course of action is to handfight for control and Stand. Step up to your feet, remove any grips on your wrists or c...
Posted: 4988 days ago
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Breaking the Closed Guard, Knee Slide vs Open Guard, Toreando Pass vs Open Guard, Double Over Control from North South
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent grabs both of your sleeves while holding onto the Closed Guard, assume that he is waiting to transition to the Spider Guard. Although Marcelo knows how to unravel the hooks and pass the Spider Guard,...
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