2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches some clever options from the upside down Crucifix from Back: [I] After taking the Back right-side up with Seatbelt Control, look to dominate the position by isolating his nearside arm with the Crucifix h...

2 Part Lesson - Employ the Mounted Crucifix if you feel the opponent's hand blocking your hip after you've passed. Use the position as a junction to apply the North South Choke or detour towards the Far Side Armbar.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shows two clever submissions from the Mounted Crucifix set-up with Knee-On-Belly: [I] If your opponent isn't opening himself up too much while held in Side Control, encourage him to change his tactics by switchi...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares new details on the N/S Choke: [I] You will garner the most success in finishing submissions by attacking your opponent when he opens himself up for an escape. For example, while holding Side Mount with Un...

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains how to force the North South Choke and Guillotine against the opponent from a Mounted Crucifix. Clamp his near arm with your shin and use the Under Hook to torque and manipulate the opponent's upper bod...

3 Part Lesson - A common situation to start the Mounted Crucifix is after the opponent has rolled from turtle and you've slid your knee against his side opening to hold top position. With an Under Hook, the crucifix creates opportuniti...

3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo counters a few common defenses to his entry into the Farside Armbar: If your opponent is blocking your hip with his or her near-side arm, cut your far-knee across the opponent's elbow and staple down the arm fr...