Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo breaks his opponent down for a choke after capturing their back: Plant your feet firmly against the mat to prevent your opponent from rolling into you for an escape. If they remain postured in the Turtle-Posi...

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo & Josh demonstrate how to counter your opponent's defensive measures from the Back and advance towards a finish: When you've captured your opponent's Back with Seatbelt-Control and both Back-Hooks set,...

2 Part Technique - Stopping the opponent from escaping the Seatbelt Position when they try to put their back on the mat. If the opponent can put his back on the mat, the North South choke becomes available because of the resistance the...

2 Part Technique - The opponent shoots for a takedown and you sprawl and apply the front headlock. You take the back and switch to the Seatbelt Control Position, yet the opponent counters by rolling and trying to hold your legs. You fr...

2 Part Technique - Your opponent shoots for a takedown and you defend by Sprawling. If the opponent continues to reach and push for the takedown, he exposes himself for the Crucifix. The Crucifix Armbar and Rear Naked Choke are the 2 m...

2 Part Technique - Trapping your opponent's arm from the back will give you an extremely advantageous position to work the Rear Naked Choke. Wedge the part of your hand above your wrist and below your thumb to work a can opening motion...

2 Part Technique - A complete series on securing the Rear Naked Choke and the short variation of the choke when the opponent defends by holding the arm.

1 Part Technique - When the opponent turtles immediately grab the Seatbelt Control. Force your knee against the opponent's elbow to open up space to secure the Crucifix Position. Not only is the Crucifix a great position to finish with...

2 Part Technique - The Bow and Arrow Choke is the strongest Gi Choke from the Back Position. Use your under hook hand to assist in giving your choking hand the opponent's lapel. Grab around your opponent's head and pull back to create ...

3 Part Technique - It is common for the opponent to continue to reach your legs for a take down in the Front Head lock. This only gives an opening for the Crucifix. Switch to the Seatbelt Control to stabilize the position and dig your ...

2 Part Technique - The Seat Belt Control is the most important aspect to maintaining Back Control. If your opponent attempts to escape Back Control by removing your hook, trap that arm. Lock his arm behind his back and start to work th...

2 Part Technique - It is common for the opponent to clasp onto your choking arm to defend the submission. Create a clear path for your Rear Naked Choke by using your palm to force away the opponent's grips. If the opponent is still abl...

2 Part Technique - Dig your hand high as possible to reach your Collar Choking arm. Make certain to not let the opponent's head escape while pulling your hand across his neck. If the opponent is able to free his lower body while you at...