Master Fabio Gurgel teaches how to convert a guard recovery into a sweep: After you've bumped your opponent with your inner-arm accompanied with a bridging escape, angle your shoulders perpendicularly to their chest while framing again...

Advanced Lesson -- Master Fabio Gurgel explains a crucial detail for comfortably escaping pressure from Side-Control: Turning onto your side and hiding your near-side elbow and shoulder is vital to buying yourself much needed time and ...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo works from bottom with the Seatbelt: [I] If your opponent grabs your leg as you run around to take his back from the Front Headlock, sprawl your weight heavily on top of his shoulder until he releases it. If you...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo avoids threats from Side Control & Mount (Bottom): [I] If you cannot switch to N/S when your opponent pummels for an Underhook from Side Control, pop up to Knee-On-Belly to keep the top position. If you notice y...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo insists on solidifying the pass if presented the back: [I] If your opponent offers up their backside to avoid getting established under Side-Control or North/South, make grips on the far side by the shoulder and...

Marcelo converts a Guillotine-Choke attempt initiated from Side-Control into a finish from off his back after his opponent tries to reverse with a Single-Leg: While keeping your opponent pinned onto their back with a Cross-Face against...

2 Part Lesson - Utilize the Front Headlock to sprawl away from the opponent's Single Leg from Side Control. With the Headlock, Mount and fit your body behind the opponent's elbow to attack the Spiral Armbar.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo counters a pesky grip while sprawling against a single: [I] If your opponent attaches himself to your pants from standing or from Side Control for a Single Leg, you must sprawl heavily and repeatedly sink your h...

4-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo shares details on his infamous Deep Half-Guard for no-gi sweeps: Discern which kind of Deep-Half you want to play; one variation allows for easier access to Butterfly-Hooks while holding the far-hip, ...

Advanced Lesson Part 3 of 3 -- Marcelo explains his preference when his opponent escapes from the opposite side: After pinning someone down in a position, whether it be Side Control or the Front Head-Lock Position, you can expect them ...

Advanced Lesson Part 2 of 3 -- Marcelo takes his opponent's back from the Front Head-Lock: If your opponent develops a strong Under-Hook before you have a chance to control their triceps with your weight and elbow, opt for the Front He...

3-Part Advanced Lesson -- Braulio and Bernardo show a clever Half-Cradle variation into Full-Mount: Defeating opponents at the highest level is often a matter of making your opponent uncomfortable; not necessarily the discomfort from p...

3 Part Lesson - Counter the opponent's Under Hook & Bridge with a quick mount, throwing the weight of your hips against the opponent's chest. If the opponent rotates his hips during the bridge to start building his base into a Single L...