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Help preventing Armbars from Sidecontrol and Mount
     

Marcelo discusses scenarios to prevent being exposed for Armbars from Sidecontrol and Mount by keeping your elbows in close. He then shows a great way to escape Sidecontrol by using the Elbow Push technique.
Posted: 5256 days ago
 15136 views
Finishing with the armbar when the opponent holds
     
Finishing the armbar towards the opponent
     
Underhook & Head vs Deep Half Guard, Half Guard to Mount, Mount to Knee on Belly
     

Munchie asks Marcelo how to pass Deep Half Guard while he maintains Underhook & Head Control. Marcelo insists that the crossface needs to be very tight, and emphasis should be placed on closing the distance between your shoulder and Ga...
The Guillotine Choke
     

Marcelo explains why he doesn't do 10th Planet's version of the Guillotine (with an Inverted Gable Grip, aka 10-Finger Pretzel Grip), and why he prefers the Ball-N-Socket variation for the choke. His purple belts also share an interest...
Guillotine
     
Guillotine Choke
     

Marcelo explains a critical yet oftentimes missed detail when finishing the Guillotine Choke. Your wrist must push into the neck. Don't pull your grip into the jaw. When on bottom, crunch up onto the back of the opponent's head and dri...
Posted: 2273 days ago
 1490 views
“Reverse Spiral Armbar”
     

Marcelo, Jon, and Ali experiment with a new submission: The 'Reverse' Spiral Armbar from the Mount, Side Control, and North/South. This technique is the same finish that Ronda Rousey used to submit Cat Zingano in 14 seconds at UFC 184,...
Underhook & Head Control Armbar from Mount
     

Marcelo and Ali help Marc troubleshoot an Advanced Armbar from Mount utilizing Underhook & Head Control. Marcelo prefers to maneuver his hips more atop the opponent's chest in a "Technical Mount" to keep mobile as opposed to the offsid...
Posted: 3203 days ago
 1151 views
The High-Elbow Guillotine Choke
     

Marcelo points out some of the details behind successfully locking up the Marcelotine; the trick that usually helps students understand the angle associated with the High-Elbow is learning how to bend your supporting arm at the wrist. ...
Guillotine from Mount
     

Marcelo & Derek help Jon solve a weight distribution problem during a transition toward the finish with a Guillotine Choke from Mount.
Guillotine from Side Control → Guillotine from Mount
     

Marcelo answers a few questions for Diego regarding the finishing moments of the Guillotine Choke. The Marcelotine variation with the High-Elbow atop the opponent's shoulder can be finished from the opponent's Escape Side if you turn a...
Guillotine
     

Jon and Kanan pick Marcelo's brain over Guillotine finishing sequences against high-level defensive reactions.
Mount, Armbar from Mount, Under Hook and Head Control Armbar from Mount
     

Jon and Marcelo briefly talk about which controls to employ when looking to attack the Armbar from Mount. If the opponent remains flat while driving your hips and chest onto his body, place your elbow behind his head and isolate his sh...
Posted: 3931 days ago
 887 views
Guillotine from Butterfly, Guillotine vs Butterfly, Guillotine from Side Control, Guillotine from Mount
     

Connect your hands accurately and expend your energy into holding the control first, before transcending into the steps of finishing the Guillotine.
Spiral Armbar from Mount, Mount, Spiral Armbar to Armbar
     

Munchi and Marcelo discuss the options from the Reverse Technical Mount, where you have your opponent's arm pinched on your lap. If he pulls his arm out, settle into Mount and score your points. If you can pass your leg over his other ...
Posted: 4191 days ago
 773 views
Full Mount
     

Marcelo teaches Jon how to properly maintain the Mount Position with the aide of Tyler and Scott, and he also explains when to go for the submission or take the back from there.
Posted: 3399 days ago
 712 views
Spin Retention vs Back Step, Breaking Grips from 1Leg X Guard
     

Marcelo helps Joel understand how to reset his 1LX Guard after his opponent grabs onto his ankle. Use your bottom leg to kick yourself deeper underneath and also use it to flag out, preventing the backstep. Use your free hand to reach ...
Armbar Escape from Mount, Armbar Escape vs Closed Guard
     

Rock your legs for momentum and twist your hips parallel to the ground. Use this movement to get on top, stacking the opponent. Cross your arms and torque your arm free.
Posted: 4442 days ago
 616 views
1 Leg X Guard Recovery vs Mount, Defeating Top Position Sacrifices
     

Diego, Zach, Paul, and Marcelo talk about ineffective counterattacks against the Single-Leg X-Guard: If your opponent breaks your position and nearly mounts, post against his far leg and forcefully reinsert your bottom leg back into po...
Posted: 3668 days ago
 610 views
Escaping from the Mounted Triangle Choke
     

Marcelo and Megan help Gabbie troubleshoot out of a Mounted Triangle: He suggests short, quick bursts of bridging and scooting while held underneath your opponent. Incorporate your entire body into the movement, utilizing your arms to ...
Finding the Finish for the Guillotine Choke
     

Marcelo, Nick, and Kanan talk about Guillotine Chokes (arm-in vs arm-out), and risk versus reward when it comes to going for a finish with them: If you can surprise your opponent and snatch their neck with your forearm cutting up again...
Mount, Under Hook and Head Control, Triangle from Mount
     

Marcelo helps Filipe with a problem he encountered when setting up the Triangle Choke from Mount with Underhook & Head Control. Attempt the attack well after having settled down with your weight pinning down the opponent's stomach. Als...
Guillotine Choke vs Hitchhiker Escape from Armbar
     

Marcelo gives some advice to Paul about connecting submission attacks: Experimenting with new transitions and combinations can be a tricky process; one must assess and account for any possible points of failure. Testing for weak spots ...
Flying Guillotine Choke
     

Marcelo helps Orlando better understand the timing and spacing required for successful application of a Flying Guillotine Choke. Launch yourself overhead when your opponent doesn't have their legs in between to push you away or send yo...
Posted: 1335 days ago
 417 views
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