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.

Joel talks to Marcelo about a problem he faced while trying to finish the Crucifix Armbar. Later, they discuss elbow flexibility and how to properly break down an opponent's arm when he or she posts against a Hook Sweep from Butterfly ...

Marcelo refines Sara McMann's Back Control once an opponent attempts to stand up to escape.

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...

A Good Position is a point to forward yourself into the next, new and favorable situation ahead. While, the success of the transition requires certainty, confidence, and an excellent execution of technique.

Jon asks Marcelo how to deal with an opponent who tries to roll onto your 1on1 Wrist Control while riding on top of the Turtle Position. If you lean away from the roll, you run the risk of your opponent binding up your legs and possibl...

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.