Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo breaks his opponent down for a choke after capturing their back: Plant your feet firmly against the mat to prevent your opponent from rolling into you for an escape. If they remain postured in the Turtle-Posi...

Marcelo capitalizes on a mistaken reaction by his opponent: If while mounted upon your opponent, they happen to attempt an escape by pronating, allow their waist to spin underneath your hips and prepare to attack their neck; cup your o...

2 Part Technique - Breaking the opponent's grip on your Gi pants leads to the transition of the Armdrag to the Seatbelt. This is a great technique against larger and stronger opponents.

2 Part Technique - The opponent pushes your back to the mat, which is a situation and position you do not want. Now, the opponent tries to stack and pass your guard. Counter this pass by using the Elbow Push technique and than reset in...

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...

2 Part Technique - The opponent shoots for a takedown and you sprawl and apply the front headlock. You take the back and switch to the Seatbelt Control Position, yet the opponent counters by rolling and trying to hold your legs. You fr...

2 Part Technique - Armdrag to the Single Leg takedown. If the opponent stays with his hands on the mat after the armdrag, Taking the Back and transitioning into the Seatbelt control is a great opportunity.

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...

2 Part Technique - The Crucifix Armbar is a strong and powerful submission which uses 2 of your legs versus your opponent's 1 arm. Stay connected with your Seatbelt control in the Crucifix to insure you maintain the position. While you...

2 Part Technique - Even though no points are scored in the Crucifix, it's still a position with many opportunities for a submission or advancement in position. The Crucifix Armbar is one of those opportunities. Even if the opponent esc...

2 Part Technique - The Bow and Arrow Choke from the Back is the strongest of Gi Chokes. When you secure the collar with your hand, lift the opponent's head with your other hand and place the collar inside for a completely secure submis...

3 Part Technique - It is common for the opponent to continue to reach your legs for a take down in the Front Head lock. This only gives an opening for the Crucifix. Switch to the Seatbelt Control to stabilize the position and dig your ...

3 Part Technique - The opponent is in a very vulnerable position from the Front Headlock and Taking the Back is a great opportunity in this situation. From the turtle the opponent may expose his arm to the Crucifix position. Use your h...