Marcelo discusses scenarios to prevent being exposed for Armbars from Sidecontrol and Mount by keeping your elbows in close. He then shows a great way to escape Sidecontrol by using the Elbow Push technique.

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

Marcelo, Jon, and Ali experiment with a new submission: The 'Reverse' Spiral Armbar from the Mount, Side Control, and North/South. This technique is the same finish that Ronda Rousey used to submit Cat Zingano in 14 seconds at UFC 184,...

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...

Jon and Marcelo briefly talk about which controls to employ when looking to attack the Armbar from Mount. If the opponent remains flat while driving your hips and chest onto his body, place your elbow behind his head and isolate his sh...

Munchi and Marcelo discuss the options from the Reverse Technical Mount, where you have your opponent's arm pinched on your lap. If he pulls his arm out, settle into Mount and score your points. If you can pass your leg over his other ...

Marcelo helps Filipe with a problem he encountered when setting up the Triangle Choke from Mount with Underhook & Head Control. Attempt the attack well after having settled down with your weight pinning down the opponent's stomach. Als...

Marcelo helps Orlando better understand the timing and spacing required for successful application of a Flying Guillotine Choke. Launch yourself overhead when your opponent doesn't have their legs in between to push you away or send yo...

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 & John help Orlando solve a problem with his Guillotine attempt from Half-Guard (top): Take advantage of the dilemma facing your opponent when you snatch up their neck while they are still holding your leg inside half-guard; wo...