2 Part Lesson — Marcelo retains Back Control and finishes: [I] If your opponent escapes his head to the mat on the Weakside as you go to grab his collar for the Katahajime or Bow-N-Arrow, release his lapel and grab behind his head for ...

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...

3 Part Lesson - As the opponent bridges onto his shoulders to escape your Back Control and you feel his weight pressuring upwards, continue holding the choking Collar Grip and re-align yourself by forcing him downwards with your calves...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows two entries into arguably the best submission utilizing the kimono: [I] The Bow-'n'-Arrow Choke (Othenjime, Okurierijime, et al. variations) is by far and away the most powerful strangulation one can apply...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo breaks down the steps toward finishing from the Back with the Gi: [I] The hardest part is making the grip on the collar that later chokes the opponent's neck. One must practice and develop confidence in making a...

3 Part Technique - The opponent will pull on your arm once you initiate the Bow and Arrow Choke by gripping his collar. Apply the same concept of scrapping and pressuring away the opponent's hands blocking your Rear Naked Choke, toward...

2 Part Technique - The Bow-N-Arrow Choke is a devastating submission you can add to your arsenal, and it all begins with your overhand grabbing the lapel of your opponent's gi from the Back. Your opponent will more than likely defend h...

2 Part Technique - The Bow and Arrow Choke is the most successful Gi Submission from the Back. Because of it's popularity, opponents will continue to learn how to defend and counter the submission. A common way to roadblock the choke i...

2 Part Technique - Feed the collar to your over arm from Seat Belt control and initiate the best grip possible to start the submissions. Pull the opponent's head back and yank the collar under his chin. Reach under his leg and finish t...

2 Part Technique - Feed the collar to your over arm from Seat Belt control and initiate the best grip possible to start the submissions. Push the opponent's blocking hand away and zip the choking grip up the collar for a tighter choke....

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo answers Bow & Arrow Choke escapes by continually forcing the opponent back into position while holding a straight and secured collar grip.

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo shares his favorite strangulation with the gi from the back: Marcelo contends that fancier versions of the Bow & Arrow Choke (aka Othenjime, Berimbau, et cetera) that specifically incorporate one's leg against ...