Master Fabio Gurgel shares a finishing variation of the Triangle oftentimes referred to as the Teepee-Choke: If your opponent isn't quite susceptible to the Reverse-Triangle, opt for the following reconfiguration; reach around behind y...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo postures out of a Triangle Choke: Make a grip on your opponent's lapel and double up with your opposite hand to help frame the hips. Work your knee against the outside of the hips on the side of your trapped ar...

3 Part Lesson - As the opponent turns and pushes against your knee to escape your Mount, use the friction of the Gi fabric to help entangle, entrap, and isolate the opponent's arms from his body.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo avoids and counters the Double Under Stack Pass: [I] Lay your legs heavily against your opponent's arms as you seek to control his triceps or sleeves; press his forehead if he gets too close and begins to initia...

3 Part Lesson - Use the 2on1 Control from Closed Guard to securely navigate into Open Guard, then capture the opponent with a classic Triangle & Omoplata series by over extending his posture. If you feel your losing the Triangle or Omo...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo applies a Shoulderlock against a Pass: [I] If your opponent crashes down after circling around your guard and finds an underhook, catch his leg in Half Guard to prevent the immediate pass and begin framing again...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches 3 Attacks starting from Closed Guard 2on1 Control: [I] While playing Closed Guard, make a Pistol Grip on your opponent's sleeve, break his grip off of your jacket, and cross his hand underneath your grip...

3 Part Technique - After breaking the opponent's grip from Closed Guard, pivot his arm to expose his elbow. Controlling the opponent's elbow is crucial in successfully using Omoplatas. Swing your leg over and pin the opponent's shoulde...

3 Part Technique - In the event that your opponent counters your attempt to finish the Cross-Legged Armbar by sitting up from Mount, quickly secure his arm tightly between your legs and bend him down into the Omoplata. Immediately sit ...

2 Part Technique - Marcelo was inspired to teach this lesson after witnessing a match during the Ultimate Absolute 2 competition here in NYC. If an opponent is trying to stall out your Closed Guard by hugging your hips and keeping his ...

2 Part Technique - Utilize the Frame Escape as soon as your opponent passes your Half Guard with the Over Under Pass. This will create enough space for you to expose his shoulder, hip escape, and swing your leg down on him for the Omop...

3 Part Technique - An opponent inside your guard who decides to passively rest with his head low or passes with improper posture leaves you with the opportunity to transition to the omoplata. Frame your hands against his head as you sh...

2 Part Technique - Force the opponent into a vulnerable position by pummeling outside for elbow control and pulling his arm close. Swing your leg to strike the back of the opponent's shoulder and sit up immediately. Torque the opponent...