Marcelo teaches another instantiation of the Guillotine Choke: If your opponent is reacting defensively while held underneath your Side-Control, i.e. they're keeping their elbows tucked in closely, you have an opportunity to reposition...

2 Part Technique - The North South Choke is the solution when you pass the opponent's guard and they don't try to escape. The opponent will only hold their arms in tight and defend against your armbars or other submissions that require...

2 Part Technique - The opponent will commonly expose his neck to being Guillotined as he attempts to escape side control. If the opponent resists the Guillotine while on top, use your control to Hook Sweep him for points.

3 Part Technique - The Guillotine Choke vs Half Guard or vs Side Control has a subtle, but important detail, in terms of the depth in which the choke in locked around the neck: Your choking forearm doesn't go underneath the chin to cru...

2 Part Technique - Don't exert effort holding your opponent down, wasting time and energy, after you've scored the pass into Side Control. Instead, begin looking to finish the fight early by pulling him into position for a finish; in t...

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 - If you can feel your opponent's neck open for attack while holding the Front Headlock Position, bury your forearm across his throat as you fall back into guard, making your grip for the Guillotine Choke. If possible,...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo follows an opponent who is determined to escape the Guillotine: [I] Set up the Guillotine Choke from Standing against a Seated Guard Player by popping his shoulders and dunking his head onto your the blade of yo...

2 Part Technique - The Front Headlock Position is very promising in the way of finishing with a submission; do your best to maintain the position for as long a necessary against your opponent's recovery attempts. If he tries to pull gu...

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...

2 Part Technique - React against and prevent the opponent's attacks by anticipating his options. For example, sprawling against his single leg should be fresh in your mind, since it's frequently used to escape Side Control and Knee on ...

2 Part Lesson - Interconnect the Armbar and Guillotine through anticipating the opponent's reaction towards losing control of his arm from your Far Side Under Hook.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo carefully allows his opponent to move while still directing them towards danger: Pull your opponent onto his or her side but block behind the triceps of the far/top-side arm; prevent your opponent from pummelin...