Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo demonstrates three ways of gaining access to his opponent's back: If your opponent is playing an Open-Guard in a supine position and their feet are high, grab onto their ankles and force them into a backwards...

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...

1 Part Technique - When the opponent turtles immediately grab the Seatbelt Control. Force your knee against the opponent's elbow to open up space to secure the Crucifix Position. Not only is the Crucifix a great position to finish with...

2 Part Technique - The Seat Belt is the most important aspect to maintaining Back Control. Forcing your shoulders to the mat will give you the leverage needed to escape this control, which allows you to escape the Back Position. Defeat...

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 ...

2 Part Technique - It is common for the opponent to clasp onto your choking arm to defend the submission. Create a clear path for your Rear Naked Choke by using your palm to force away the opponent's grips. If the opponent is still abl...