Most effective approaches in Nogi require a string of many techniques because of the slipperiness, unpredictability, and multiple possibilities that can enfold while attacking. The more you can take advantage of the "Scramble" and chai...

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...

Marcelo imparts invaluable insight for dealing with the "New School" game: De-La-Riva Guard, Berimbolo Guard, and Spiral Guard.

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...

Marcelo explains to his blue belt student, Gabriella, how to utilize the "gi-version" of the Guillotine Choke using a cross-collar grip and rolling underneath the opponent.

Marcelo approves of a new experimental set-up for the Guillotine that Paul demonstrates on Matheus. As your opponent escapes an Armbar with the Hitchhiker Escape, continue holding his arm between your legs and feed his head into the ch...

Many jiu-jitsu players wonder if there is a "Gi Version" of Marcelo's Guillotine choke, and the Loop Choke certainly qualifies. However, it isn't something that he will actively hunt for, because it's application immediately alarms his...

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

While waiting in line for a roll, Marcelo helps a visitor understand the mechanism behind the Marcelotine Choke. The important thing to remember is to bend at the wrist of your supporting arm, while keeping your choking arm's wrist str...

Marcelo explains how he prefers to finish an opponent who turns up onto their side while exposing their neck in Side Control. Rather than attempt a Nogi Baseball Choke from top position, he insists on trying for a Guillotine instead. M...

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

Marcelo helps Hudson Taylor troubleshoot an innovative passing transition. The movement is akin to that of a mix between a Knee-Slide and Back-Step Pass; however, rather than landing on the negative or opposite side into Reverse Half f...