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Help preventing Armbars from Sidecontrol and Mount
     

Marcelo discusses scenarios to prevent being exposed for Armbars from Sidecontrol and Mount by keeping your elbows in close. He then shows a great way to escape Sidecontrol by using the Elbow Push technique.
Posted: 5254 days ago
 15135 views
Bridge and Foot Wipe vs Side Control
     
Clearing the opponent
     
North South Choke from Side Control
     

Marcelo explains how to prevent the opponent's hands from interfering with the North South Choke and the correct downward shoulder pressure needed to finish the choke.
Posted: 4989 days ago
 10745 views
Half Guard Turning Pass Counter, Elbow Push Escape vs Side Control
     

Create a small frame to release the Turning Pass's pressure by using a strong bridge and wedging your elbows inside. The opponent will either hold the position or attempt to pass. If he holds, use your foot hook to start sweeping. If t...
Posted: 4906 days ago
 8126 views
Knee Pin vs Knee on Belly Push Escape, Spiral Armbar from Side Control
     

As the opponent presses your knee away, slice your far posting knee downwards to pin his arm and use your pressed knee as a new post. You now will be facing the opponent's legs, because you essential switched your base. This new angle ...
Posted: 4804 days ago
 5537 views
The North South Choke
     

Marcelo, Joel, and Zach* test each other's proficiency with the North-South Choke. If everything is aligned correctly, the finishing pressure exerted is unbelievably minimal. This is one of the reasons Marcelo favors this choke over ma...
Posted: 4420 days ago
 4450 views
Turning Pass vs Half Guard, Back Step Pass vs Half Guard, Side Control to North South, Back Step Half Guard to Back Control, Turning Half Guard to Back Control
     

Marcelo, Will, and Jon discuss options for passing an opponent's half guard with cross underhook control. First and foremost, the success of the position stems from maintaining a high grip on his back, which of course slightly favors t...
Hip Roll Escape vs Side Control, Sit Up Escape vs Side Control
     

Marcelo and his students discuss how to properly perform the Hip Roll Escape. Start by freeing your nearside shoulder, via control over your opponent's farside wrist. Once you are on your side and have pushed his arm down by your legs,...
Posted: 4611 days ago
 2880 views
Defending the Kimura Trap Series
     

Marcelo shares with Season 6 Ultimate Fighter and American Mixed Martial Artist, Matt Arroyo, his particular thoughts on defending and respecting the Kimura Trap Series. Marcelo also expounds upon his beliefs in regards to the timing a...
Underhook vs Half Guard
     

Marcelo & Tom help Zack reclaim the Underhook against the Half Guard. This is one of the few instances where you will need to transition to the opposite side or to N/S while holding the Underhook after a pass. Your opponent has suffici...
North South Choke
     

Marcelo helps Halie troubleshoot various problems she encountered while trying to finish with the North/South Choke. Self-admittedly, this technique took Marcelo approximately five years of practice before he considered it mastered. Ho...
Posted: 2487 days ago
 1987 views
The Guillotine Choke
     

Marcelo explains why he doesn't do 10th Planet's version of the Guillotine (with an Inverted Gable Grip, aka 10-Finger Pretzel Grip), and why he prefers the Ball-N-Socket variation for the choke. His purple belts also share an interest...
The North/South Choke
     

Marcelo reveals one of the most vital details to finishing the N/S Choke yet! The angle of your armpit as it strikes the opponent's neck must be obtuse, not acute. If the angle is too sharp, there will be wiggle room for your opponent ...
Posted: 3806 days ago
 1712 views
Elbow Push Escape vs Side Control, Bicep Push Escape vs Side Control
     

Diego and Marcelo discuss what to do when your opponent figures out how to circle out of the Elbow Push Escape. Rather than Hip Roll away, a stronger option is to switch your hips, redirecting your push into his bicep. With your legs n...
Posted: 4524 days ago
 1665 views
Guillotine
     
Sit Up Escape vs Side Control, Elbow Control Armbar, Hook Sweep vs Body Lock from Side Control
     

Paul and Marcelo discuss various options and scenarios from the Sit Up Escape vs Side Control. If the opponent doesn't give up trying to establish on top while you sit up, he can be reversed in a way similar to the Hip Turn Escape. If ...
Kimura Grip Seatbelt from Back, Crucifix vs Takedown, Seat belt Control from Back
     

Marcelo and Atos help Bryan understand his optimal path when defending a Single with a "Kimura-Grip" configuration, and specifically when targeting the opponent's arm for a combinational counter-attack with a "Crucifix": If using a Kim...
Frame Escape vs Underhook & Head Control → Sit Up Escape vs Side Control → Biceps Push Escape vs Side Control → Elbow Push Escape vs Side Control
     
“Reverse Spiral Armbar”
     

Marcelo, Jon, and Ali experiment with a new submission: The 'Reverse' Spiral Armbar from the Mount, Side Control, and North/South. This technique is the same finish that Ronda Rousey used to submit Cat Zingano in 14 seconds at UFC 184,...
Loop Choke from Butterfly
     

Marcelo explains to his blue belt student, Gabriella, how to utilize the "gi-version" of the Guillotine Choke using a cross-collar grip and rolling underneath the opponent.
Posted: 3299 days ago
 1331 views
Spiral Armbar
     

Marcelo troubleshoots the timing and mechanics of the Spiral Armbar for Munchie. Distributing your weight correctly throughout the transition as well as proper foot placement are key details that should be followed precisely. Don't let...
Posted: 2720 days ago
 1261 views
Transition to Mount vs Butterfly → Over Under Control from North South
     

Marcelo, Jon, and Phil discuss various situations regarding passing against highly skilled guard players of both the Seated Butterfly and Open/Inverted Guard.
Loop Choke from Side Control
     

Many jiu-jitsu players wonder if there is a "Gi Version" of Marcelo's Guillotine choke, and the Loop Choke certainly qualifies. However, it isn't something that he will actively hunt for, because it's application immediately alarms his...
Posted: 4400 days ago
 1100 views
Guillotine from Mount
     

Marcelo & Derek help Jon solve a weight distribution problem during a transition toward the finish with a Guillotine Choke from Mount.
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