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Hook vs Bridging Back Escape, Arm Trap from Back, Rear Naked Choke
     

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo & Josh demonstrate how to counter your opponent's defensive measures from the Back and advance towards a finish: When you've captured your opponent's Back with Seatbelt-Control and both Back-Hooks set,...
Seatbelt Control from Back, Back Control Recovery, Kimura Grip from North South, Near Side Armbar from Side Control, Double Over Control from North South, North South Choke from Side Control
     

2 Part Technique - Sometimes after fastening the Seatbelt, your opponent will shoulder roll before you have a chance to undercut his hip and take his back. Recover the hooks by bellying down and sitting him up from his side. Alternativ...
Crucifix from Back, Crucifix Armbar from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     

3 Part Technique - An opponent will be open to attacks when escaping positions. If the opponent rolls in turtle against your Seat Belt Control, generally his arm will be exposed. If the opponent uses Half Guard against your near crucif...
Seatbelt Control from Back, Back Control Recovery, Crucifix from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Double Over Control from North South, North South Choke from Seatbelt
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is able to roll onto his side without you being able to follow his hips or trap the crucifix, reset the position by bellying down and sitting him up with the Seatbelt. Rather than step around for you...
Taking the Back vs Single Leg
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo retains the Seatbelt Control after his opponent counters with a Single Leg attempt on the Spin-Around & Go-Behind from the Front Headlock Position: [I] If your opponent flags his arm up like a mailbox to prevent...
Taking the Back vs Single Leg
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo works from bottom with the Seatbelt: [I] If your opponent grabs your leg as you run around to take his back from the Front Headlock, sprawl your weight heavily on top of his shoulder until he releases it. If you...
Front Headlock vs Half Guard, Turning Pass vs Half Guard, Taking the Back from Front Headlock
     

2 Part Technique - If it can't finish everyone, it's not a submission. Marcelo doesn't use the Arm-In Guillotine because he doesn't believe it is a high percentage finish against larger, stronger opponents. The position is effective ho...
Seatbelt Control -> Back Control Recovery -> Rear Naked Choke
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo converts the Seatbelt to the Hooks or Choke: [I] If your opponent falls to escape your Seatbelt Control on the Weak-Side, before you can set your second hook, use that leg to drive the opponent's hips up off the...
"Jiujitsu Chop"
     

4 Part Lesson - Marcelo maintains a strong Seatbelt Control: [I] If your opponent places both hands under your Seatbelt Grip to pop it open, quickly release and re-grip, effectively fazing through his break. [03:29][II] If your opponen...
Posted: 2855 days ago
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Back Control Recovery, Double Over Control from North South, North South Choke
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is able to take out your bottom hook while you have his back in Seatbelt Control, reset it back inside by coming up on top and driving him onto his side as you step over into Mount. Use the Seatbelt ...
Seatbelt Control from Back, Back Control Recovery, Arm Trap from Back
     

2 Part Technique - If you can't cover your opponent's hip when he tries to roll out of your Seatbelt Control, quickly belly down after you land under him and raise his back up off the mat. If you expect him to roll, skip a step by roun...
Posted: 5119 days ago
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North South Rear Naked Choke
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo maintains a squeeze on the neck: [I] Practice finishing the choke with just one arm. Dig your fingertips into his shoulder blade and pull your forearm straight into the opponent's throat. Don't lift your elbow; ...
Back Lapel Control vs Back Escape
     

2 Part Lesson - With no Seat Belt Control, use the opponent's back lapel & collar to drag him into position.
Posted: 2851 days ago
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Turtle to Back Control, Back Control Recovery, Arm Trap from Back, Rear Naked Choke
     

2 Part Technique - Go with your opponent's attempt to roll out of your Seatbelt Control from Turtle; but if he's quick and happens to catch your leg with his, maintain tight control with the seatbelt to remain fixed onto his back and s...
Kimura Grip Seatbelt from Back
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo exposes the neck despite a tucked chin: [I] On the Strong-Side, trap the opponent's top arm under your leg and pull his head back like a PEZ dispenser to lock on the Straight-Choke. [02:29][II] If on the Weak-Si...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Seatbelt, Sprawl, Turtle to Back Control, Back Control Recovery
     

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is flexible or fast enough to flag his arm in the way as you try to take the back with Seatbelt Control from the Front Headlock, sprawl your hips to the mat sideways until his arm slips off your body...
Turtle to Side Control, Seatbelt, Turtle to Back Control, Back Control Recovery
     

3 Part Technique - If your opponent is turtle'd up so tightly, that you cannot fasten the Seatbelt, then make grips on his collar and belt to yank him over onto his side, and try for the control again before he settles back down on all...
Jumping on the Back -> Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo creates a sequence to attack the back: [I] If your opponent takes a Quad-Pod-Position to defend against your Back-Mount from the Back-Body-Lock, nudge him forward to open up enough space to jump for Seatbelt Con...
Back Body Lock → Leg Trip Takedown → Seatbelt Control from Back
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds his Seatbelt Control against defenses from the Back-Body-Lock: [I] If your opponent cannot be lifted up into the air to force him to let go of your hands, apply a trip to his leg to knock him down and make...
Seatbelt Control from Back, Back Control Recovery :
     

2 Part Technique - Despite having capitalized on the exposure of the back with Seatbelt Control, Marcelo's opponent suddenly rolls to his back from the Turtle Position for an escape attempt. It is important to follow the roll tightly, ...
Posted: 4941 days ago
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Seat belt Control from Back → Lapel Control vs Back Escape → Back Control Recovery
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches his students strategy for the Back against a skilled opponent: [I] An opportunity to find the opponent's neck open for attack arises when he initiates a Bridging Escape on the Weak-Side; however, if you ...
Seat belt Control from Back → Back Control Recovery
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows Back-Mount maintenance: [I] Realign your hips squarely with those of your partner when he tries to escape. Shift your weight without relying on a push off of the mat from your foot; generate the momentum b...
Posted: 2989 days ago
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Seat belt Control from Back, Back Control Recovery, Taking the Back from Front Headlock
     

2 Part Technique - Once you fasten Seatbelt Control, do your utmost to keep the position because you may not get a second chance to hold it again. If you feel as if you are riding too high on his back and may slide off, quickly push yo...
Crucifix Armbar from Back
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explicates the intricacies behind his Crucifix: [I] If your opponent assumes a tight Quad-Pod Position (on all-fours) with his or her elbows protecting against the jump to Back Mount, insert your Near-Side Knee ...
Seat Belt Control from Back, Back Control Recovery
     

2 Part Technique - Immediately control an opponent's exposed back with a strong Seat belt. If the opponent rolls, preserve your control and endure; because the Seat Belt indicates your Back Control success. As the opponent escapes by w...
Posted: 4846 days ago
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