4 Part Lesson - Bridge together the Cross Choke & Triangle through a tightly woven Over Hook from Closed Guard.

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo reveals the organization of his 2on1 Control by linking Closed Guard to Open Guard Tripod Sweeps, 1 Leg X-Guard, X-Guard, and to his take on an Armbar from Closed Guard.

2 Part Lesson - As the opponent halts your Omoplata by capturing your bottom leg, bring your foot in front of his face and sit up to sweep him into the Spiral Armbar.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo adds the N/S Choke as an option off of an Omoplata: [I] If your opponent doesn't grab around your body after he rolls out of your Omoplata to come on top, push him back down flat, avoiding his hands, and drop yo...

3 Part Lesson — For Marcelo, the Omoplata isn't about timing or flexibility; it's about incremental control: [I] If your opponent's hands are around or beside your body, chose one side and isolate his arm as you place your foot on his ...

3 Part Technique — When you scoot to close the distance from Butterfly Guard, make sure to check your opponent's hands from gripping against your advance. Fight for an inside-elbow-tie, placing your foot onto his hip as you wrap around...

2 Part Technique - You may wind up in Closed Guard with a Guillotine Choke sunk in, but your opponent has managed to defend the finish by preventing your elbow from shelving on his shoulder. When this happens, use your legs to climb up...

2 Part Technique - There is always somebody stronger than you. Realize this truth and prepare yourself for when an opponent relies on this advantage against you. He may try to stall your Omoplata from Closed Guard by grabbing onto his ...

2 Part Technique - The Omoplata is a great technique to either submit your opponent or force the sweep to score points. It is important to chop down heavily with your leg for a successful Omoplata. It is common for your opponent to rol...

3 Part Technique - Inverted Armbar from Butterfly Lift. If the opponent counters by rolling, a traditional Armbar is available.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo works out how to Take-the-Back with an Omoplata: [I] Note that unlike most set-ups for the Omoplata, Marcelo's version relies on a continuous breaking of the opponent's posture, all the way to the finish. Knead ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches two finishes after collecting his opponent's head and arm from the Mount: [I] You can still apply the Triangle from Mount even if your opponent is able to connect his hands together during your attack. I...