3 Part Technique - Use the 2on1 Control to assist in the Cross Arm and Belt Control Hook Sweeps. The opponent may feel comfortable to run around and pass, but maintain the Cross Arm and Belt for the sweep. If the opponent Knee Slides a...

2 Part Technique - If you've lost the back with no Seat Belt Control, immediately get on top and secure both of the opponent's arms. His arms will be vulnerable to this control because of the escape used. The control will commonly expo...

2 Part Technique - In the instance that you find your back taken with full hooks from the standing position, reach up to defend your neck and roll to the mat on your open shoulder, making sure to land on the side opposite of your oppon...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent raises his knee and makes it difficult to insert your second hook for the points, bite down on the top of his hip with your leg and cross your ankles. Holding the seatbelt tightly, use your legs to s...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent escapes your collar choke by pulling your arm around his head, don't give up on your chance for a different submission. Instead of letting him escape outright, trade your back control for an opportun...

2 Part Technique - Press your shoulders to the mat and slide away to escape the back. If you are forced to escape against the choking side, you must control the opponent's choking arm. Grip the opponent's elbow and wrist to stop the ch...

2 Part Technique - As the opponent forces you off his back by bending, post on the mat and control at his wrist to stay on. Reach for his far ankle to collapse the opponent down, recovering the Back Control.

2 Part Technique - The Seatbelt versus Turtle is a very important position to maintain, but if you are about to lose it, make sure you take the correct measures for guard prevention. There are two situations of concern: when your oppon...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent crunches into a ball after you've passed without revealing opportunities and immediately looks to return into guard. Recognize his intentions and slide against his recovery. If he completely wins the under ...

2 Part Lesson - The opponent crunches into a ball after you've passed without revealing opportunities and immediately looks to return into guard. Recognize his intentions and slide against his recovery. If he completely wins the under ...

3 Part Lesson - Lock the opponent down with your Seat Belt to kill his escape and open his lapel to initiate a collar choke. However, if the opponent escapes while you are gripping his lapel use the control to pull him back into positi...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches the Inverted Omoplata: [I] Avoid letting your opponent capture your foot from the Turtle Position while you take his Back with Seatbelt Control; if he does catch you in Reverse Quarter, use your free foo...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo breaks the defenses against his Bow-N-Arrow Choke: [I] Pro-Tip: use the edge and not the fold of the jacket's collar to cut into your opponent's neck, despite often finding the folded grip more comfortable to ho...