2 Part Lesson — Marcelo attributes his inordinate success with escaping from the back to his training partners' lack of legitimate threats with the Crucifix Armbar: [I] When finishing the Crucifix Armbar against the Turtle Position, do...

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo applies advanced arm trapping to get the choke: Starting from the Seatbelt Control and Back Mount Position, you can use your arm that is draping over your opponent's shoulder to push down their arm on that side...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo pursues the Back-Pack Position: If you are able to cross your opponent's arm or hit an Arm-Drag from Seated/Butterfly Guard, you will have the opportunity to take your opponent's back and fasten the Seat-Belt w...

Advanced Lesson Part 3 of 3 -- Marcelo capitalizes on a brief window to take the Back from a Rear Waist-Lock: If your opponent is late to stand upright after you've successfully captured their hips from behind with a Standing Arm-Drag ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds his Seatbelt Control against defenses from the Back-Body-Lock: [I] If your opponent cannot be lifted up into the air to force him to let go of your hands, apply a trip to his leg to knock him down and make...

2 Part Lesson - Jump and stick onto the opponent's back with a Seat Belt from the Back Body Lock. If the opponent holds your hands to prevent the Seat Belt, force him into letting go by lifting or pushing him forwards onto all fours.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo maintains control over the back: Starting with Seatbelt Control against the Turtle Position, your opponent rolls away to escape; try to land on the opposite side underneath your opponent's hips before they touc...

Advanced Lesson Part 1 of 2 -- Marcelo gets to the Bow-&-Arrow Choke after his opponent tries to escape by turning inward: If your opponent manages to bridge on top of you while you have their back, they may have an opportunity to remo...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo teaches his strongest Gi Choke from the back against a standing opponent. Following a Front Headlock back into the Seat Belt position, if he slips off the Back Mount.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo reverses a takedown attempt: [I] Avoid letting your opponent set a grip on your collar; try smacking it away before he can harden his fist. If he does set the grip, back pedal and use two hands to yank his hand ...

3-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo shows a nogi variation of the Torreando-Pass to take the back: Pin your opponent's hip down while posting against their knee as you circle around heavily into Side-Control. Quickly switch from their l...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds the Cradle Choke from the Back: [I] As your opponent escapes your hooks toward the Weak-Side, seize his collar for strangulation. When he turns back into you to relieve the pressure on his neck, hold him f...