Marcelo recalls his initial thoughts on developing his own style of Guillotine and the awareness of the technique throughout his academy.

Marcelo points out some of the details behind successfully locking up the Marcelotine; the trick that usually helps students understand the angle associated with the High-Elbow is learning how to bend your supporting arm at the wrist. ...

Marcelo answers a few questions for Diego regarding the finishing moments of the Guillotine Choke. The Marcelotine variation with the High-Elbow atop the opponent's shoulder can be finished from the opponent's Escape Side if you turn a...

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

Marcelo gives some advice to Paul about connecting submission attacks: Experimenting with new transitions and combinations can be a tricky process; one must assess and account for any possible points of failure. Testing for weak spots ...

Marcelo shares a game-changing detail with Kanan for maintaining Side Control with a Guillotine threat and he shows Hudson the infamous Bas Rutten Neck-Crank: If your opponent is defending you from taking the Mount while you are locked...

Marcelo helps Orlando understand the importance of utilizing all of your body's limbs while consolidating a position for a finish; particularly, keeping your neck strong and posting onto your forehead when the opponent gives up the mou...

Marcelo helps Jon defeat a common defense against the Guillotine from Mount: If your opponent tries to keep pressure away by framing against your hip, try using your inner thigh to deflect the post and break it; then settle your weight...