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 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 - 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 - If your opponent is able to roll onto his side without you being able to follow his hips or trap the crucifix, reset the position by bellying down and sitting him up with the Seatbelt. Rather than step around for you...

2 Part Technique - After you've established Underhook & Head Control for the pass and collected your points, it's time to start hunting for the submission. In the case of your opponent "T-Rexing" his arms close to his chest, he is unwa...

2 Part Technique - After pushing the opponent's to the mat, he may lasso around your arm to play Spider Guard. A common technique from the position is to invert underneath to attempt an Omoplata. As he inverts, capture his head with a ...

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 Lesson — Marcelo incorporates the "Navy Ride" (or Koshigatame) from folk-style wrestling to keep his opponent down in Side Control: [I] Transition to Knee-On-Belly if your opponent blocks your hip with his nearside arm and preve...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates what he does against a bigger and stronger opponent under his Side Control: [I] If your opponent bumps you to pummel for an Underhook, immediately switch your arms to control the North/South Positio...

3 Part Lesson - Avoid the opponent's Guard Pull through circling and shooting sweeping Singles. If the opponent Sprawls and pulls guard against your shot, run North South and pin his upper body.

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo explains the reason to force a Arm-In North/South Choke when an opponent captures his left arm; in addition, he reveals how to thrust away obstructions against his neck: Primarily, the North/South-Choke is a su...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo insists on solidifying the pass if presented the back: [I] If your opponent offers up their backside to avoid getting established under Side-Control or North/South, make grips on the far side by the shoulder and...