2 Part Technique - Elbow Control Armbar from the Butterfly Guard. If the opponent is able to continue to rotate his arm through the Elbow Control Armbar, the Omoplata is available for the sweep and submission.

2 Part Technique - It is common for the opponent to defend the triangle submission by connecting his hands underneath. Counter the defense by baiting a fake opening for him to escape. Once he postures to free his arm, he will be expose...

3 Part Technique - The opponent might defend the Elbow Control Armbar by escaping his arm to the side, but will only expose himself to an Omoplata. It is common for a strong opponent to pull back from your new control on his elbow for ...

2 Part Technique - Place your feet on your opponent's hips to help remove his collar grip before he can close the distance and begin passing. Form a pistol grip on his sleeve, tucking his hand under your wrist and close the distance wi...

2 Part Technique — Marcelo shows a neat, fast submission from Butterfly Guard that can catch your opponent off guard quite easily. While hand-fighting for grips, secure inside control over the opponent's elbow; when you are ready to cl...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo reveals several key details behind one of his fastest submissions: [I] If your opponent attempts to push you flat onto your back from Seated/Butterfly Guard with a Collar Grip, place your feet on his hips to mai...

4 Part Lesson - Paul links the connection between a Hook Sweep, Elbow Control Armbar, and Guillotine from his utilized Twist Sweep from Half Guard.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds submissions versus Underhook Passing: [I] If your opponent surges forward with an Underhook against your Seated Butterfly Guard, brace his charge with a Whizzer, inside head position, Wrist Control, and a ...

2 Part Lesson - Secure the opponent's arm by clamping his elbow. This control acts as focal point to Armbar and/or torque the opponent's shoulder into the Omoplata.