Marcelo shares with some of his students after class how he was able to secure a submission victory at the 2011 World Championships with the Crucifix Armbar. He also recounts a comical ending for the first time he was able to finish an...

Marcelo explains the motivation behind locking and loosening the Seat Belt Control. The control can force your opponent into Side Control or be used to drag him back into the Turtle Position as he attempts to stand up to escape.

Joel talks to Marcelo about a problem he faced while trying to finish the Crucifix Armbar. Later, they discuss elbow flexibility and how to properly break down an opponent's arm when he or she posts against a Hook Sweep from Butterfly ...

Marcelo refines Sara McMann's Back Control once an opponent attempts to stand up to escape.

Marcelo answers Jon's question on how to stay in good position when an opponent rolls to capture his legs.

Jon asks Marcelo how to deal with an opponent who tries to roll onto your 1on1 Wrist Control while riding on top of the Turtle Position. If you lean away from the roll, you run the risk of your opponent binding up your legs and possibl...

Marcelo and Scott help Jon troubleshoot the finish for the Crucifix Armbar (Ude-Hishigi-Ashi-Gatame) against an opponent who finds a way to keep adjusting their elbow out of danger.

Marcelo explains various details for nailing the Armbar from the Crucifix Position: Keep your body contracted to maintain position, especially if your opponent is strong and induces a roll. Expand your body to apply pressure against th...

Marcelo urges Mark to develop a high-level approach in upgrading position through transition: When ahead of your opponent, one must look to take more than is apparently offered by anticipating future mistakes in your opponent's defense...