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...

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo & Josh demonstrate how to counter your opponent's defensive measures from the Back and advance towards a finish: When you've captured your opponent's Back with Seatbelt-Control and both Back-Hooks set,...

4 Part Lesson - Marcelo maintains a strong Seatbelt Control: [I] If your opponent places both hands under your Seatbelt Grip to pop it open, quickly release and re-grip, effectively fazing through his break. [03:29][II] If your opponen...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo instructs the fundamentals of his favorite Gi Choke, the Bow and Arrow Choke from the Back.

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains his approach to fighting the opponent's grips and hands, directing himself towards the Seat Belt and Collar Chokes.

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo creates a sequence to attack the back: [I] If your opponent takes a Quad-Pod-Position to defend against your Back-Mount from the Back-Body-Lock, nudge him forward to open up enough space to jump for Seatbelt Con...

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...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to exploit the opponent's back escape by snatching the Rear Naked Choke. The opponent will subtlety and momentarily lengthen his neck during his escape, exposing a temporary hold onto his Clavicle b...

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 explains how to hold the Seatbelt and secure the Rear Naked Choke against a standing opponent.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explicates the intricacies behind his Crucifix: [I] If your opponent assumes a tight Quad-Pod Position (on all-fours) with his or her elbows protecting against the jump to Back Mount, insert your Near-Side Knee ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo loses his choke but rallies for an armbar: [I] If you encounter difficulty finishing the Bow-N-Arow Choke (Othenjime) because your opponent is defending strongly, sit him up to take out your leg and regain the M...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo finishes the Collar Choke from Back: [I] The Collar Grip provides an invaluable opportunity to make your opponent tap, in that, it does not require you to open up your opponent's chin to make space for the stran...