2 Part Lesson — Marcelo re-counters twice toward the choke finish: [I] If your opponent manages to get his hand inside his own collar to help pull it away from his neck as you squeeze for the choke, don't let go of the collar and addre...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo dives over his opponent's Back for a Cradle Choke: [I] If your opponent is strong enough to turtle himself and roll back over onto all-fours to build up his base for an escape or guard recovery, take out your ho...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo guides through the basic movements of a Bow & Arrow Choke without the standard Back Control and answers the opponent's escape as he runs his legs away to avoid your choke.

2 Part Lesson - You've secured a sturdy choking grip on the opponent's lapel, yet he stalls your end game moves: Collar Choke, Cradle Choke, and Bow & Arrow Choke. With the opponent clamping your arm and his legs running away freely, c...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates several options for when his opponent is defending the collar grip from Turtle by grabbing onto his own collar: [I] If the opponent is grabbing onto his same-side collars/lapels to defend, gain 1on1...

3 Part Technique - The Seat Belt Control is the most important aspect in keeping control of the opponent's back. If he hand fights away your Seat Belt connection, grip his lapel across his neck and answer with the Bow and Arrow Choke. ...

3 Part Technique - While riding turtle with the Seatbelt fastened and both back hooks set, if you're not strong enough to "espalha o frango", that is to say, breaking your opponent's base flat onto the mat, then resort to the Bow-n-Arr...