2 Part Technique - There is always somebody stronger than you. Realize this truth and prepare yourself for when an opponent relies on this advantage against you. He may try to stall your Omoplata from Closed Guard by grabbing onto his ...

3 Part Technique - Occasionally, Marcelo's omoplata is accompanied with rock music; it's that good. Nevertheless, frame from Half Guard enough to swing your leg over and chop down into the Omoplata. Again, know the consequences of your...

3 Part Lesson — For Marcelo, the Omoplata isn't about timing or flexibility; it's about incremental control: [I] If your opponent's hands are around or beside your body, chose one side and isolate his arm as you place your foot on his ...

2 Part Lesson - As the opponent halts your Omoplata by capturing your bottom leg, bring your foot in front of his face and sit up to sweep him into the Spiral Armbar.

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...