2 Part Technique - Sometimes after fastening the Seatbelt, your opponent will shoulder roll before you have a chance to undercut his hip and take his back. Recover the hooks by bellying down and sitting him up from his side. Alternativ...

2 Part Lesson - Isolate the opponent's arm by feeding his far side lapel over his forearm and into your hand. Use the trap to pin the opponent down and focus on attacking his near arm.

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo strings together a series of submissions: [I] If you cannot finish the One-Handed Straight Choke by holding 1on1 Wrist Control and digging into his scapula with your choking hand, lay your opponent back as you r...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo breaks down the Turtle Position to mount several attacks: [I] If your opponent guards up in the Turtle or Quarter Position, and you cannot readily maintain his Back with the Seatbelt Control, quickly grab onto h...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo sets up several armbar attacks after passing: [I] If you land into the Modified Scarfhold with an Overhook around your opponent's nearside arm, you are one quick step away from a tight armlock submisison; withou...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo focuses on finishing the Armbar: Hug and pull your opponent's arm at his or her wrist joint as opposed to their elbow; push their elbow under your armpit and use your forearm to cut into the grip. Use both hand...

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Braulio employs a prophylactic approach towards a submission: Prevent your opponent from developing any counter-offensive measures by emphasizing control over both of their elbows; controlling the far elbow wi...

Marcelo demonstrates two interrelated arm-lock attacks from Side-Control: If your opponent is protecting their elbows by hiding their arms close to their body as frames, it may be difficult to transition towards more traditional modes ...