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 Techniques - Always force the opponent towards your choking arm side using the Seat Belt. Often the opponent will reveal his arm to being trapped when he attempts to prevent your second hook being placed for points. Push the arm...

3 Part Technique - There are two different positions for the Seatbelt Control from the Back: Laying on the side of your choking arm is best for the choke. Lying on the opposite side, offers the opponent a better chance to escape. While...

3 Part Technique - You may notice that your opponent is well versed in defending the Rear Naked Choke from the Back; this is where a superior knowledge of hand fighting from this position will come into play. As you fall to his escape ...

3 Part Technique - An opponent will be open to attacks when escaping positions. If the opponent rolls in turtle against your Seat Belt Control, generally his arm will be exposed. If the opponent uses Half Guard against your near crucif...

3 Part Technique - Whenever your opponent happens to fall to his escape-side while you're holding Seatbelt Control, block his head from touching the mat with your own head. If he continues with his escape attempt, he may offer you the ...

3 Part Technique - Whether holding Seatbelt Control on your choking side or your opponent's escaping side, 1on1 Wrist Control is a crucial component of the position when trying to stack the odds in your favor with the Arm Trap from Bac...

2 Part Technique - If you can't cover your opponent's hip when he tries to roll out of your Seatbelt Control, quickly belly down after you land under him and raise his back up off the mat. If you expect him to roll, skip a step by roun...

2 Part Technique - Go with your opponent's attempt to roll out of your Seatbelt Control from Turtle; but if he's quick and happens to catch your leg with his, maintain tight control with the seatbelt to remain fixed onto his back and s...

3 Part Technique - Determine whether or not your opponent is trying to escape from your Seatbelt, or content just defending his neck. If the latter, choose to lay him on the side of your 1on1 wrist control and use your choking hand to ...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo explains his approach to fighting the opponent's grips and hands, directing himself towards the Seat Belt and Collar Chokes.

3 Part Technique - One of the easiest ways to set-up the Rear Naked Choke is by offensively outnumbering your opponent's defending controls. A common situation in which this can be accomplished is when he tries to remove your back-hook...

2 Part Technique - The trick to taking your opponent's back from Side Control is to convince him to turtle by baiting the Single or High Crotch takedowns. Roll your opponent onto his side while maintaining pressure, and lure him into g...