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Sprawl, Crucifix vs Takedown, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix and Crucifix Armbar
     

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...
Crucifix Armbar from Back
     

2 Part Technique - The Crucifix Armbar is a strong and powerful submission which uses 2 of your legs versus your opponent's 1 arm. Stay connected with your Seatbelt control in the Crucifix to insure you maintain the position. While you...
Posted: 5328 days ago
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Crucifix Armbar
     

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...
Posted: 5380 days ago
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Crucifix Armbar and Bow and Arrow Choke from Back with Seatbelt Control
     

2 Part Technique - Even though no points are scored in the Crucifix, it's still a position with many opportunities for a submission or advancement in position. The Crucifix Armbar is one of those opportunities. Even if the opponent esc...
Crucifix vs Takedown from Front Headlock, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Crucifix Armbar
     

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 ...
Seatbelt Control from Back, Turtle to Back Control, Crucifix from Back, Crucifix Armbar from Back, Back Control Recovery
     

3 Part Technique - While holding the Seatbelt Control on a turtled opponent, stay on the balls of your feet with your weight bearing down on his back so he can only slowly roll away from you to escape. Before his hip can touch the far ...
Seatbelt Control, Crucifix from Back, Crucifix Armbar from Back
     

2 Part Technique - Often the opponent will try escaping your Seat Belt by rolling away. Maintain the Seat Belt to continue controlling the position. Commonly, the opponent's arm will be vulnerable to being crucifixed during the transit...
Posted: 5079 days ago
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Side Control to Back, Seatbelt Control from Back, Crucifix from Back, Crucifix Armbar from Back
     

2 Part Technique - Just because every move has a mirror opposite, doesn't mean you have to spend time mastering both the left-side and right-side versions of the position. As long as you have an answer for each side, not necessarily th...
Crucifix vs Takedown from Front Headlock, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Crucifix Armbar from Back
     

2 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 ...
Side Control to Back, Crucifix from Back, Crucifix Armbar from Back
     

2 Part Technique - Slow the opponent's escape with control to give you countering options. Keeping your near leg safe from the Single Leg and forcing the opponent to turn on your terms will secure the Seat Belt in this turtling situati...
Posted: 4836 days ago
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Crucifix from Back, Crucifix Armbar from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     

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...
Sprawl, Crucifix vs Takedown from Front Headlock, Crucifix Armbar from Back
     

2 Part Technique - A well-timed Sprawl in combination with the Front Headlock can lead to many opportunities, including taking the back with the Crucifix. When your opponent tries to reclaim a grip around your leg, throw in your hook a...
Side Control to Back, Crucifix from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Crucifix to Back Control, Crucifix Armbar from Back
     

3 Part Technique - Pull and turn the opponent from Side Control to expose his Back. Immediately secure Seat Belt Control and enter into Crucifix using your knee as a wedge. Continue holding a strong Seat Belt Control if the opponent fo...
Step Over Triangle from Mounted Crucifix
     

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo finds an Inverted Triangle Choke from the Mounted Crucifix Position: [I] If your opponent begins to slink away from your Seatbelt Control after you flip him out of his Tripod-Base, keep his arm trapped between y...
Jumping on the Back -> Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     

3 Part Lesson - Marcelo creates a sequence to attack the back: [I] If your opponent takes a Quad-Pod-Position to defend against your Back-Mount from the Back-Body-Lock, nudge him forward to open up enough space to jump for Seatbelt Con...
Seatbelt Control from Back, Turtle to Back Control, Crucifix from Back, Crucifix Armbar from Back, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix
     

3 Part Technique - Sometimes you cannot see it, but you know it's there. Understand opportunities follow the anticipation of your next technique, option, or move. For example, the opponent will obstruct a perfect Seat Belt control by g...
2on1 Seatbelt from Back → Crucifix Armbar from Back
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo attributes his inordinate success with escaping from the back to his training partners' lack of legitimate threats with the Crucifix Armbar: [I] When finishing the Crucifix Armbar against the Turtle Position, do...
Crucifix Armbar from Back
     

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo explicates the intricacies behind his Crucifix: [I] If your opponent assumes a tight Quad-Pod Position (on all-fours) with his or her elbows protecting against the jump to Back Mount, insert your Near-Side Knee ...
Seatbelt Control from Back, Crucifix Armbar from Back Control
     

2 Part Technique — The Seatbelt is a great riding control against the Turtle Position because it grants you the time to check out your opponent's body for weaknesses and opportunities for attack. If you don't notice the chance to attac...
Taking the Back from Front Headlock, Crucifix Armbar from Back
     

Advanced Lesson Part 2 of 3 -- Marcelo takes his opponent's back from the Front Head-Lock: If your opponent develops a strong Under-Hook before you have a chance to control their triceps with your weight and elbow, opt for the Front He...
Sprawl → Wakigatame Escape → Taking the Back from Front Headlock → Crucifix Recounter
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo scares his opponent to deter them from making another grip: [I] If you notice your opponent capture your arm from underneath your Front Headlock Position, beware of the wakigatame; he could parlay this subtle se...
Seat Belt, Crucifix from Back, Crucifix Armbar
     

2 Part Lesson - You intended to Crucifix, but the opponent rolls along to escape. Continue your intentions by pinching his loose arm with your knees and reap the crucifix. If the opponent forces you into a pseudo-halfguard, push out yo...
Posted: 4095 days ago
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Seat belt Control from Back, Turtle to Back Control, Back Control Recovery, Crucifix Armbar from Back Control
     

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches how to recover the Back Mount after his opponent rolls from Turtle, and finds a submission in the process: [I] If you miss covering your opponent's hip on the roll-away, place your leg inside his half gu...
Crucifix Armbar from Back
     

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo finishes with an Armlock from the Crucifix: Avoid letting your opponent connect their hands together while held inside your Crucifix; the leverage gained from the connection may help them escape from the positi...
Finish Everybody, Everyday: Combinations & Sequencing
     

4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo imparts the concept of the primacy of the finish: Don't think of your game in terms of discrete chunks that are subject to the scoring conditions of a match and are stitched together in a piecemeal fashion; rat...
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