2 Part Technique - As the opponent drives down against your guard, parry his weight and force the Omoplata. If he counters your attack by circling over you before you've sat up, connect the Elbow Push Escape to reset into Guard.

2 Part Technique - As the opponent pressures into Half Guard using Over Under Control, frame against his head to expose his Under Hook to an Omoplata. Often the opponent will roll to prevent the submission, but maintaining control at h...

3 Part Technique - Occasionally, Marcelo's omoplata is accompanied with rock music; it's that good. Nevertheless, frame from Half Guard enough to swing your leg over and chop down into the Omoplata. Again, know the consequences of your...

4 Part Technique - As an opponent holds your legs to pass, plant your feet against his hips. Control the elbow and shift away to expose the opponent's arm to being attacked. If the opponent is further forward, you will not have the roo...

3 Part Technique - If an opponent continues reaching with an Underhook to pass, his arm will be exposed because his body is not properly aligned to control you. Use the elbow as a focal point and swing your leg over to Omoplata. As alw...

2 Part Technique - Jam your opponent's attempt to flatten your Butterfly Guard with Double Under Control by placing your feet on his hips when he lunges. Cup over his arm with both hands and roll it over as you escape your hip and chop...

2 Part Technique - Avoid your opponent's Over Under Pass by keeping his head away from yours with the Frame Escape. After escaping your hips, swing your leg down on his shoulder for the Omoplata. If he straightens his arm out onto your...