2 Part Lesson - The Seat belt control is the most important aspect in Marcelo's back attacks. Transition towards full Back Control by lifting the opponent's upper body and prepare the submission by trapping his arm. If the opponent blo...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo has devised a clever solution to the "Glove Problem" that is often blamed for low RNC finishes in MMA (and winter climates). The method begins with an Arm Trap; next, dedicate both hands to 'PEZ' back your...

2 Part Technique - The Arm Trap is an essential for anyone serious about increasing their finishing percentage from the Back. Starting from the Seatbelt with hooks, punch your opponent's top hand down underneath your leg, securing it t...

2 Part Technique - Always force the opponent towards your choking arm during Back Control. Your range in attacks and controls will vary greater than the other side. If the opponent weakens your Seat Belt by breaking the alignment with ...

2 Part Technique - Push the opponent's hand down and use your free leg from Back Control to trap his arm. Control the opponent's wrist from Seat Belt and dig under his chin to wedge open his neck with your hand.

3 Part Technique - One of the easiest ways to set-up the Rear Naked Choke is by offensively outnumbering your opponent's defending controls. A common situation in which this can be accomplished is when he tries to remove your back-hook...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is complacent with you on his back, lay him onto the side of your 1on1 wrist control and begin working on his top arm for the Arm Trap from Back. If you push his wrist, he will immediately resist; it...

2 Part Technique - Hand Fighting for the Rear Naked Choke seems complicated, but with practice it will eventually become second nature and an invaluable method of attack from the Back. Monitor the tightness of your Seatbelt Control bas...

3 Part Technique - While holding the Seatbelt against an opponent focused on defending the submission, turn him onto your overhook's side to increase your ability to attack. Use 1on1 Wrist Control to free his bottom hand from his colla...

3 Part Technique - Whether holding Seatbelt Control on your choking side or your opponent's escaping side, 1on1 Wrist Control is a crucial component of the position when trying to stack the odds in your favor with the Arm Trap from Bac...

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...

3 Part Technique - You may notice that your opponent is well versed in defending the Rear Naked Choke from the Back; this is where a superior knowledge of hand fighting from this position will come into play. As you fall to his escape ...