Jon and Marcelo discuss several aspects of the Arm Trap from Back with Seatbelt Control for the Rear Naked Choke. If you feel as if you lack the flexibility and dexterity to successfully incorporate the Arm Trap into your game, you may...

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.

Marcelo and Joaquin help Jon troubleshoot a key detail for the Crucifix. Lift your knee behind the opponent's triceps to collect it for the Crucifix and also avoid his Half Guard while on his Back with the Seatbelt. Stretch his arm bef...

Gianni inquires about how to avoid the Kimura after a Leg Drag. Marcelo replies by demonstrating that if his opponent commits to the Kimura Grip here, he can take advantage of the Back Exposure.

Marcelo and Jon talk about using Counterbalance against the opponent to open him up for Attack from the Back.

Marcelo explains to Dillon how to establish his base after the Backstep. Fight for the Underhook against the opponent's Reverse Half while posting up high with your other hand. If he remains flat on his back, lock Underhook & Head Cont...

Marcelo helps Tyler reverse engineer how he was able to escape from his Back Control earlier in training. The key details involve keeping good control over both hands and freeing your wrist by yanking back your arm.

Marcelo and Yuta-san help Hudson Taylor understand his options from the Backstep/Reverse-Half. Pulling the opponent onto their side, especially with a grip on the jacket, will enable you wind up a tension into the position that can hel...

Marcelo explains how he distributes his weight off to the side when holding the Seat Belt against Turtle.

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 helps Kanan strengthen his Back Control: If your opponent is escaping while you are setting your second/top hook for Back Mount (4-pts.), you may need to recalibrate how much effort you are expending towards isolating and immob...

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...