2 Part Technique - Setting up the North South Choke against a defensive opponent can sometimes be a waiting game. It is important to realize that once you're on top, you are in control of the position and can risk biding your time for ...

2 Part Technique - For your best chance at finishing with the North South Choke against an opponent who knows the basic defense, find a creative way to bypass his arms and hold him in Double Over Control from the North South Position. ...

2 Part Technique - After establishing the Side Control with Underhook & Head Control, it's time to start hunting for the submission. Remove your opponent's hand from in front of your face so that it rest on your shoulder, making sure t...

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 - If your opponent grabs both of your sleeves while holding onto the Closed Guard, assume that he is waiting to transition to the Spider Guard. Although Marcelo knows how to unravel the hooks and pass the Spider Guard,...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is able to take out your bottom hook while you have his back in Seatbelt Control, reset it back inside by coming up on top and driving him onto his side as you step over into Mount. Use the Seatbelt ...

2 Part Technique - The best control from which to attack the North South Choke is Double Over Control, i.e. hugging your opponent's arms to his sides, away from his neck, with overhooks. This will grant you a clear, undefended shot whe...

2 Part Technique - Holding the North/South position is often best accomplished with one-arm-over and one-arm-under, forming an Over/Under Control with your over-side hand ready to attack your opponent's neck. If he is blocking you from...

3 Part Technique - Marcelo breaks down the North/South Choke into 3 parts; Set-Up, Squeeze, and Balance: (i) Setting up the N/S is most easily accomplished by pummeling passed the opponent's arms as you run parallel. It is important to...

2 Part Technique - As the opponent attempts to recover against your pass, circle towards his head and pummel inside. Fight against the opponent's knees and legs to establish control and secure the pass.

1 Part Technique - Marcelo shares with his class a neat trick for figuring out when to attack with the North/South Choke from Double Over Control; use your hip to check the orientation of his head: if you feel his chin, he is defending...

3 Part Lesson - You intended the North South Choke, but the opponent resorts towards threading his feet over and entangling Half Guard. Recognize his obstructions and keep his head in alignment to descend into the choke.

3 Part Lesson — For Marcelo, the Omoplata isn't about timing or flexibility; it's about incremental control: [I] If your opponent's hands are around or beside your body, chose one side and isolate his arm as you place your foot on his ...