Marcelo shares with Season 6 Ultimate Fighter and American Mixed Martial Artist, Matt Arroyo, his particular thoughts on defending and respecting the Kimura Trap Series. Marcelo also expounds upon his beliefs in regards to the timing a...

Marcelo helps Halie troubleshoot various problems she encountered while trying to finish with the North/South Choke. Self-admittedly, this technique took Marcelo approximately five years of practice before he considered it mastered. Ho...

Marcelo reveals one of the most vital details to finishing the N/S Choke yet! The angle of your armpit as it strikes the opponent's neck must be obtuse, not acute. If the angle is too sharp, there will be wiggle room for your opponent ...

Marcelo and Atos help Bryan understand his optimal path when defending a Single with a "Kimura-Grip" configuration, and specifically when targeting the opponent's arm for a combinational counter-attack with a "Crucifix": If using a Kim...

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 troubleshoots the timing and mechanics of the Spiral Armbar for Munchie. Distributing your weight correctly throughout the transition as well as proper foot placement are key details that should be followed precisely. Don't let...

Many jiu-jitsu players wonder if there is a "Gi Version" of Marcelo's Guillotine choke, and the Loop Choke certainly qualifies. However, it isn't something that he will actively hunt for, because it's application immediately alarms his...

Marcelo helps Jon fix postural problems when his opponent attempts a Cartwheel Pass against his Seated/Butterfly (Open) Guard. Aggressively approaching your opponent from the Seated Position clearly helps indicate which contestant is t...

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Marcelo talks about developing habits for setting up the North/South Choke. Learning how to execute the choke when training nogi can be beneficial for integrating the correct sensitivity necessary to coordinate your movements and notic...

Marcelo explains the idea of a "Side Guard". Sometimes, it is more energy efficient to let your opponent pass your guard and immediately defend his Side Control than it is to fend off his pass from a weak guard. Of course, this only ap...

Marcelo explains how he prefers to finish an opponent who turns up onto their side while exposing their neck in Side Control. Rather than attempt a Nogi Baseball Choke from top position, he insists on trying for a Guillotine instead. M...