2 Part Lesson -- The intensity necessary to sweep your opponent might be the same level as is needed to hold them down: For Example, your opponent is oftentimes warned in advance when you enter into an Omoplata; they will sometimes gen...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo shows 3 submission options framing his opponent away from bottom Half-Guard: Marcelo demonstrates his unique entry into Omoplata; most practitioners maneuver into the Omoplata (Sankakugarami, Coil-Lock, et al.)...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo avoids letting his opponent stall inside Closed/Full Guard: Form a Cross-Grip on your opponent's sleeve and scrape away his or her fingers from your jacket as you tuck the wrist and seize 2on1 Control. Place yo...

2 Part Lesson - A seasoned opponent will hang their hands low to defend leg attacking take downs. Your Guillotine can expose the opponent's neck or your submission threat will force their hands upwards in defense, clearing an opening t...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo responds to common tactics used against him while Seated Upright: [I] If your opponent charges forward to flatten your back down to the mat, catch his upper body with Over/Under Control and lean to the side of y...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo sweeps with an Overhook: [I] If your opponent pummels for an Underhook while you can remain seated upright in Butterfly Guard, you may opt to control his arm with a modified, figure-four style Overhook that doub...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains the simplest way to force the Omoplata through twisting the opponent's Elbow and hip escaping away to create space.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains why it is important to have the opposite of attacking the Half Guard from both sides: [I] If your opponent wins the Underhook and forces you to Backstep, look to find the Reverse Underhook. However, if ...

3 Part Lesson - Retaliate against the opponent's stack versus your Omoplata by shifting your hips away and answering with the Elbow Control Armbar. Swim your knee inside and pivot while focusing on controlling the opponent's elbow to a...

1 Part Lesson — Paul teaches bonus material for Lesson VideoId=20991: [I] If you attempt an Arm Drag without controlling the opponent's wrist during the movement, you may need to transition to an Omoplata to prevent him from gaining an...

2 Part Technique - As the opponent drives down against your guard, parry his weight and force the Omoplata. If he counters your attack by circling over you before you've sat up, connect the Elbow Push Escape to reset into Guard.

2 Part Technique - Sit up to prevent the opponent from pinning you down from Side Control and use Collar Control to create distance. If the opponent slips your Collar Control, transitioning closer to your back, pressure your shoulders ...

4 Part Technique - As an opponent holds your legs to pass, plant your feet against his hips. Control the elbow and shift away to expose the opponent's arm to being attacked. If the opponent is further forward, you will not have the roo...