Marcelo switches to the far-side arm for a finish: If your opponent is able to retract their arm out of extension upon landing from your Ippon-Seoinage (or One-armed Shoulder-Throw), close the distance and make chest-on-chest contact; ...

Marcelo augments an arm-lock with his signature style: After utilizing the Knee-on-Belly to help fish out an Under-Hook against your opponent, you may feel a strong retracting pressure from their elbow as they look to bring their shoul...

Marcelo teaches another instantiation of the Guillotine Choke: If your opponent is reacting defensively while held underneath your Side-Control, i.e. they're keeping their elbows tucked in closely, you have an opportunity to reposition...

Marcelo demonstrates two interrelated arm-lock attacks from Side-Control: If your opponent is protecting their elbows by hiding their arms close to their body as frames, it may be difficult to transition towards more traditional modes ...

2 Part Technique - This variation of the North South Choke is when the opponent disrupts your submission by blocking the non-choking arm from clasping together for the finish. Instead of trying to pummel inside for the grip, wrap over ...

2 Part Technique - The North South Choke is the solution when you pass the opponent's guard and they don't try to escape. The opponent will only hold their arms in tight and defend against your armbars or other submissions that require...

2 Part Technique - Not only is the Triangle a strong submission, but it can be used to sweep the opponent as well. Once the opponent falls and you land on top, their arm is exposed for the Spiral Armbar. Your intention will be the Spir...

2 Part Technique - Omoplata submission from the Guard. If the Opponent is able to counter by rolling, the North South Choke will be able available.

2 Part Technique - When you start to work the Rear Naked Choke from the Turtle position the opponent will defend by protecting that side. However, this will open up the opposite side for the Guillotine vs Turtle. Now, if the opponent d...

2 Part Technique - Knee on Belly is a great position to make your opponent move, which will expose himself for a submission. For the Collar Choke from Knee on Belly, grab the back of your opponent's lapel firmly with your thumb facing ...

2 Part Technique - Continue your under hook from Side Control and position the opponent's arm on the far side. Use your head as a replacing post while you lift and push the opponent's head up and away to start the triangle. Immediately...

3 Part Technique - After countering the Stacking Pass using Elbow Push, the opponent will often react by holding your legs. Prevent the opponent from establishing the position or reaching for head control by sitting up immediately usin...

2 Part Technique - The opponent might put all of his effort into escaping once you passed his guard, so use the Underhook and Head Control to stabilize the Side Control. This control is only good for holding the opponent in place, not ...