2 Part Technique - After establishing the Side Control with Underhook & Head Control, it's time to start hunting for the submission. Remove your opponent's hand from in front of your face so that it rest on your shoulder, making sure t...

3 Part Technique - If your opponent blocks your path to the Farside Armbar from Side Control by holding onto your knee, pin his arm to the mat with your other knee and then switch your base to square back up for the armlock. If you fee...

2 Part Technique - The Guillotine from Mount is an excellent option for when your opponent is committed to defending his arms tightly against his chest while under Side Control. Roll him onto his side, making sure to not let him grab a...

2 Part Technique - Imagine you have only one chance to execute a decision or technique against an opponent. As you move towards passing the opponent's guard, sweeping, defending and countering his attacks, or finalizing by submission; ...

2 Part Technique - Marcelo teaches his students one of his favorite submissions, the Farside Armbar from Side Control. Start by controlling your opponent's armpit with an underhook and pull him up onto his side without releasing your c...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches one of his favorite armbar finishes, The Farside Armbar from Side Control: [I] Typically, the Farside Armbar requires you to collect the far underhook and maintain tight connection throughout the movemen...

2 Part Lesson - Use your Under Hook from passing in connection with an Armbar to pre-play your next move offensively. If the opponent's near arm obstructs your Far Side attack it's an opportunity and not an interference.

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 - Link attacks through control by using your first move to prep your next. For example, during an Over Under Pass remember your next available move from the Under Hook, or Over Hook.

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.

2 Part Lesson — Paul covers all the details that make up Marcelo's version of the Farside Armbar: [I] After passing the opponent's guard with an underhook, e.g. Knee Slide or Over/Under Passes, the most important element for connecting...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains Re-Counters from Knee-On-Belly: [I] When your opponent decides not to risk anything after being passed, proceed forward with finding the submission, but from Knee-On-Belly. Place one hand by his head an...