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  Marcelo Garcia is now a 4-time ADCC Champion! Congratulations to Marcelo!!!
Technique: 'Back/Positions - Crucifix from Back';
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Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix vs Takedown
     
2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows us how to properly transition to the Back from the Front Headlock Position: [I] Pinch the Head and Arm of your opponent together with your elbows, and remove the inside arm out of your path around th...
Posted: 18 days ago
3080 views
Turtle to Back Control, Back Control Recovery, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Bow-N-Arrow Cradle Choke vs Turtle Position
     
3 Part Lesson — Marcelo describes various instances in which he can attack the Back with Seatbelt Control after his opponent rolls from the Turtle Position: [I] After the roll, avoid letting your opponent place you in Reverse Sid...
Posted: 19 days ago
2369 views
Seatbelt Control from Back, Crucifix Armbar from Back Control
     
2 Part Technique — The Seatbelt is a great riding control against the Turtle Position because it grants you the time to check out your opponent's body for weaknesses and opportunities for attack. If you don't notice the chance to...
Posted: 92 days ago
16468 views
Stacking Pass vs Open Guard, Seatbelt Control from Back, Crucifix from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix Control
     
2 Part Technique - If your opponent chooses to play Open Guard from off of his back, rather than getting tangled up in his legs, dive underneath his feet and fight for control over his collar and pants. Usually, players who opt for thi...
Posted: 349 days ago
37637 views
Breaking the Closed Guard, Crucifix Entry vs Star Sweep, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Turtle to Back Control
     
2 Part Technique - If for some reason or another, you cannot explosively stand to break open your opponent's Closed Guard, press up onto your feet in a staggered stance and keep your weight onto your lead foot as you pry open his ankle...
Posted: 350 days ago
37317 views
Seatbelt Control from Back, Turtle to Back Control, Crucifix from Back, Crucifix Armbar from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     
3 Part Technique - Sometimes you cannot see it, but you know it's there. Understand opportunities follow the anticipation of your next technique, option, or move. For example, the opponent will obstruct a perfect Seat Belt control by g...
Posted: 363 days ago
38700 views
Armdrag, Single Leg Takedown, Leg Trip Takedown, Jumping on the Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix :
     
3 Part Technique - The Armdrag is a very efficient method of attack for opening up space for a shot while Hand Fighting from Standing. Use the drag to throw your opponent's arms out of the way and hit a Single Leg to Run-The-Pipe and f...
Posted: 399 days ago
41524 views
Seatbelt Control from Back, Turtle to Back Control, Crucifix from Back,
     
3 Part Technique - Use Seat Belt Control to weave between the back positions and it's variations. If the opponent escapes either side of full back control, continue a strong Seat Belt Control and reset into the position. The opponent c...
Posted: 404 days ago
41246 views
Side Control to Back, Crucifix from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Crucifix to Back Control, Crucifix Armbar from Back
     
3 Part Technique - Pull and turn the opponent from Side Control to expose his Back. Immediately secure Seat Belt Control and enter into Crucifix using your knee as a wedge. Continue holding a strong Seat Belt Control if the opponent fo...
Posted: 417 days ago
42204 views
Guillotine from Side Control, Side Control to Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     
2 Part Technique - Don't exert effort holding your opponent down, wasting time and energy, after you've scored the pass into Side Control. Instead, begin looking to finish the fight early by pulling him into position for a finish; in t...
Posted: 518 days ago
45926 views
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     
2 Part Technique - Only transition from the Front Headlock to the Seatbelt if your opponent is stationary or pushing forward into you. You will encounter difficulty if you attempt to take his back while he is pulling away from you or i...
Posted: 561 days ago
44438 views
Elbow Push vs Toreando Pass, Seat Belt Control vs Reverse Side Control, Crucifix from Back
     
3 Part Technique - Whenever your opponent commits his upper body to controlling your legs, whether it be for a Toreando Pass or Stacking Pass, you are not obligated to concede putting your back flat onto the mat. Stiff-Arm his exposed ...
Posted: 578 days ago
46505 views
Crucifix from Back, Crucifix Armbar from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     
3 Part Technique - An opponent will be open to attacks when escaping positions. If the opponent rolls in turtle against your Seat Belt Control, generally his arm will be exposed. If the opponent uses Half Guard against your near crucif...
Posted: 593 days ago
46811 views
Side Control to Back, Crucifix from Back, Crucifix Armbar from Back
     
2 Part Technique - Slow the opponent's escape with control to give you countering options. Keeping your near leg safe from the Single Leg and forcing the opponent to turn on your terms will secure the Seat Belt in this turtling situati...
Posted: 643 days ago
47055 views
Elbow Push vs Stacking Pass, Hip Turn vs Reverse Side Control, Seat Belt Control vs Reverse Side Control, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     
2 Part Technique - Counter the Stacking Pass with an Elbow Push, and if your opponent continues to hold onto your legs, sit up and grab his far shoulder, making sure he cannot reach around your head. If he tries to lift and pin your ba...
Posted: 650 days ago
46402 views
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Seatbelt Control from Back, Crucifix from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     
2 Part Technique - The Front Headlock position is one that arises from several different scenarios, so it is beneficial to learn how to make the most of it. The Seatbelt is one quick transition away, and the Crucifix is a short step th...
Posted: 662 days ago
47365 views
Side Control to Back, Seatbelt Control from Back, Crucifix from Back, Crucifix Armbar from Back
     
2 Part Technique - Just because every move has a mirror opposite, doesn't mean you have to spend time mastering both the left-side and right-side versions of the position. As long as you have an answer for each side, not necessarily th...
Posted: 697 days ago
48099 views
Seatbelt Control from Back, Back Control Recovery, Crucifix from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Double Over Control from North South, North South Choke from Seatbelt
     
2 Part Technique - If your opponent is able to roll onto his side without you being able to follow his hips or trap the crucifix, reset the position by bellying down and sitting him up with the Seatbelt. Rather than step around for you...
Posted: 727 days ago
46874 views
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Crucifix from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Guillotine from Front Headlock
     
2 Part Technique - When holding the Front Headlock position, use your elbows to pinch your opponent's arm out of the way so you have a clear path for when you decide hop around and fasten Seatbelt Control. Immediately look to trap his ...
Posted: 728 days ago
47710 views
Seatbelt Control from Back, Turtle to Back Control, Crucifix from Back, Crucifix Armbar from Back, Back Control Recovery
     
3 Part Technique - While holding the Seatbelt Control on a turtled opponent, stay on the balls of your feet with your weight bearing down on his back so he can only slowly roll away from you to escape. Before his hip can touch the far ...
Posted: 743 days ago
51268 views
Elbow Push vs Stacking Pass, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Seat Belt Control vs Reverse Side Control, Crucifix from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     
2 Part Technique - Before your opponent can establish a grip onto your collar for the Stacking Pass, intercept his wrist with both hands and redirect it away from your chest. As he continues to pressure around your open guard, look to ...
Posted: 777 days ago
48871 views
Crucifix from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Turtle to Back Control, Double Arm Trap from Back
     
2 Part Technique - Wedge your knee inside and use your heal to force the Crucifix. If the opponent's elbow is hidden inside, control his wrists, and bend his arm open to Crucifix. Use accuracy and speed to dig your arm underneath the o...
Posted: 789 days ago
48699 views
Front Headlock from Standing, Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Crucifix from Back, Guillotine to Front Headlock vs Side Control
     
2 Part Technique - Use the Front Headlock to halt the opponent's takedown and snap him down, exposing his back. Cross the opponent's arm during your snap down for a clear path. It is common for the opponent to mistakenly reach for the ...
Posted: 799 days ago
48938 views
Jumping on the Back, Seatbelt Control from Back, Crucifix from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     
2 Part Technique - Your opponent will commonly defend you from taking his back from standing by assuming a low posture and keeping his elbows close to his hips to block any incoming hooks. Despite his preventive efforts, the opportunit...
Posted: 839 days ago
48951 views
Sprawl vs Takedown, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Crucifix vs Takedown from Front Headlock, Guillotine vs High Crotch from Turtle
     
2 Part Technique - Sprawling onto a takedown attempt leaves the opportunity to transition to the back from Front Headlock Control. Use the forward pressure of the opponent against him by tugging him by as you spin for the seatbelt. If ...
Posted: 844 days ago
50783 views

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