2 Part Technique - Elbow Control Armbar from the Butterfly Guard. If the opponent is able to continue to rotate his arm through the Elbow Control Armbar, the Omoplata is available for the sweep and submission.

2 Part Technique - You secure the Omoplata, the opponent counters by rolling. You establish and control the arm to attack again with the Omoplata. However, now the opponent is able to free his arm and tries to come on top. You can Omop...

2 Part Technique - The Omoplata can be a great technique to submit the opponent or force them to roll for the sweep. While on top you can even Re-Omoplata again for another submission attempt. You will now be in a different Omoplata po...

3 Part Technique - The opponent might defend the Elbow Control Armbar by escaping his arm to the side, but will only expose himself to an Omoplata. It is common for a strong opponent to pull back from your new control on his elbow for ...

2 Part Technique - Force the opponent into a vulnerable position by pummeling outside for elbow control and pulling his arm close. Swing your leg to strike the back of the opponent's shoulder and sit up immediately. Torque the opponent...

3 Part Technique - An opponent inside your guard who decides to passively rest with his head low or passes with improper posture leaves you with the opportunity to transition to the omoplata. Frame your hands against his head as you sh...

2 Part Technique - Utilize the Frame Escape as soon as your opponent passes your Half Guard with the Over Under Pass. This will create enough space for you to expose his shoulder, hip escape, and swing your leg down on him for the Omop...

2 Part Technique - Marcelo was inspired to teach this lesson after witnessing a match during the Ultimate Absolute 2 competition here in NYC. If an opponent is trying to stall out your Closed Guard by hugging your hips and keeping his ...

3 Part Technique - In the event that your opponent counters your attempt to finish the Cross-Legged Armbar by sitting up from Mount, quickly secure his arm tightly between your legs and bend him down into the Omoplata. Immediately sit ...

3 Part Technique - After breaking the opponent's grip from Closed Guard, pivot his arm to expose his elbow. Controlling the opponent's elbow is crucial in successfully using Omoplatas. Swing your leg over and pin the opponent's shoulde...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches 3 Attacks starting from Closed Guard 2on1 Control: [I] While playing Closed Guard, make a Pistol Grip on your opponent's sleeve, break his grip off of your jacket, and cross his hand underneath your grip...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo applies a Shoulderlock against a Pass: [I] If your opponent crashes down after circling around your guard and finds an underhook, catch his leg in Half Guard to prevent the immediate pass and begin framing again...

3 Part Lesson - Use the 2on1 Control from Closed Guard to securely navigate into Open Guard, then capture the opponent with a classic Triangle & Omoplata series by over extending his posture. If you feel your losing the Triangle or Omo...