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Seatbelt Control position, Taking the Back, Collar Choke submission
     
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3 Part Technique - Getting Seatbelt Control from 3 common positions. How to put hooks in from this position. Finishing with the traditional Collar Choke from the Back submission. The Seatbelt Control position is the most important part...
Taking the Back from Side Control and the Front Headlock with Crucifix and RNC.
     
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2 Part Technique - If you have Side Control, and the opponent is not trying to escape, but defend from further attacks, the option of Taking the Back is available. Turn the opponent to his knees, secure the Seatbelt Control. Now you ca...
Front Head Lock, Guillotine Sweep from Butterfly
     
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2 Part Technique - You can secure the Front Headlock for the Guillotine Sweep in many situations, but the most common being from an opponent's takedown. If your opponent attempts to move to Side Control, continue the hold and free your...
Front Headlock, Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Crucifix, Rear Naked Choke, Guillotine
     
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2 Part Technique - The Front Headlock is a strong position to either take the opponent's back or choke with the Guillotine. Squeeze your elbows inward to pinch the opponent's head and arm together. This control will create the gap nece...
Front Headlock vs Half Guard, Front Headlock, Taking the Back from Front Headlock
     
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2 Part Technique - Prevent the opponent from circling to your back in half guard using a Front Headlock control. It is not the first option you want, but is needed under these circumstances. Turn to your hip and pass like a Turning Pas...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Crucifix from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     
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2 Part Technique - The Front Headlock is a great position to take the opponent's back. Sprawl against his first single leg attempt and use your knee as a block to circle for Seat Belt Control. Sprawl again if the opponent attempts a se...
Taking the Back vs Single Leg, Front Headlock, Taking the Back from Front Headlock
     
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2 Part Technique - Counter the opponent's Single Leg from Side Control by sprawling, swinging your leg away and securing his back. If the opponent switches to attack the other leg, use the Front Headlock and sprawl to secure the situat...
Sprawl vs Takedown, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Crucifix vs Takedown from Front Headlock, Guillotine vs High Crotch from Turtle
     
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2 Part Technique - Sprawling onto a takedown attempt leaves the opportunity to transition to the back from Front Headlock Control. Use the forward pressure of the opponent against him by tugging him by as you spin for the seatbelt. If ...
Front Headlock from Standing, Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Crucifix from Back, Guillotine to Front Headlock vs Side Control
     
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2 Part Technique - Use the Front Headlock to halt the opponent's takedown and snap him down, exposing his back. Cross the opponent's arm during your snap down for a clear path. It is common for the opponent to mistakenly reach for the ...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Crucifix from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Guillotine from Front Headlock
     
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2 Part Technique - When holding the Front Headlock position, use your elbows to pinch your opponent's arm out of the way so you have a clear path for when you decide hop around and fasten Seatbelt Control. Immediately look to trap his ...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Seatbelt Control from Back, Crucifix from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     
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2 Part Technique - The Front Headlock position is one that arises from several different scenarios, so it is beneficial to learn how to make the most of it. The Seatbelt is one quick transition away, and the Crucifix is a short step th...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Crucifix vs Takedown from Front Headlock, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     
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2 Part Technique - The Front Headlock, though it may be a common place to hunt for the Guillotine Choke, is oftentimes best played by taking the back with the Seatbelt. The major defense to this transition is the arm with which your op...
Guillotine Sweep from Butterfly, Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Turtle to Back Control
     
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2 Part Technique - Continue the Front Headlock to hold the opponent in place and free your legs after being taken down. Use your hooks as a tool to create space and return to your knees, looking to take the back again. If the opponent ...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Crucifix vs Takedown from Front Headlock, Foot Wipe Escape vs Side Control, Elbow Push Escape vs Side Control
     
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2 Part Technique - The Front Headlock is a versatile position, in that, you can finish the fight with the guillotine choke (no arms inside) or easily take the back with the Seatbelt and/or Crucifix. When things don't go your way here t...
Guillotine to Front Headlock vs Side Control, Guillotine from Front Headlock, Guillotine Sweep from Butterfly, Taking the Back from Front Headlock
     
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2 Part Technique - If you're taken down from the Front Headlock Position, don't waste your energy trying to finish the arm-in guillotine. Instead, dedicate your effort in preventing him from passing your guard by walking your hips away...
Front Headlock vs Half Guard, Turning Pass vs Half Guard, Taking the Back from Front Headlock
     
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2 Part Technique - If it can't finish everyone, it's not a submission. Marcelo doesn't use the Arm-In Guillotine because he doesn't believe it is a high percentage finish against larger, stronger opponents. The position is effective ho...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     
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2 Part Technique - Only transition from the Front Headlock to the Seatbelt if your opponent is stationary or pushing forward into you. You will encounter difficulty if you attempt to take his back while he is pulling away from you or i...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Seatbelt, Sprawl, Turtle to Back Control, Back Control Recovery
     
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2 Part Technique - If your opponent is flexible or fast enough to flag his arm in the way as you try to take the back with Seatbelt Control from the Front Headlock, sprawl your hips to the mat sideways until his arm slips off your body...
Seat belt Control from Back, Back Control Recovery, Taking the Back from Front Headlock
     
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2 Part Technique - Once you fasten Seatbelt Control, do your utmost to keep the position because you may not get a second chance to hold it again. If you feel as if you are riding too high on his back and may slide off, quickly push yo...
Double Over Hook Control from Standing, Harai Goshi, Front Headlock from Standing, Guillotine from Front Headlock, Taking the Back from Front Headlock
     
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2 Part Technique - While engaged in a Hand-Fight for inside control from the Stand-Up, slip your arms over opponent's elbows, trapping him inside Double Overhook Control. Do not let him deepen his underhooks, thus allowing him to trump...
North South to Front Headlock, Taking the Back from Front Headlock Position
     
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3 Part Technique - Some situations call for you to establish a pass not with your arms, but with your hips by running to the North South position. However, your opponent may take this opportunity to turtle over and catch your elbow in ...
Collar and Elbow Control Hook Sweep, Taking the Back, Taking the Back vs Single Leg
     
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2 Part Technique - After sweeping the opponent, recognize his reactions and respond appropriately, because he might expose his back to prevent points. If the opponent retaliates by driving against your legs, react before he starts his ...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix vs Takedown
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows us how to properly transition to the Back from the Front Headlock Position: [I] Pinch the Head and Arm of your opponent together with your elbows, and remove the inside arm out of your path around the corn...
Cradle from Front Headlock, Guillotine from Side Control, North/South Choke from Side Control
     
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2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows how to make adjustments for when his opponent tries to catch him in Half Guard as he looks to take the Back from the Front Headlock Position: [I] Answer your opponent's counter-post with a Nearside Cradle,...
Cradle from Front Headlock, Knee-On-Belly, Guillotine from Knee-On-Belly, North/South Choke from Knee-On-Belly
     
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3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows a few options off of the Cradle from the Front Headlock Position: [I] Collect the opponent's leg inside a Cradle if he attempts to block you from running around to his Back from the Front Headlock. Drive h...
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