2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo & Josh demonstrate a great tactic against a lowered stance: If your opponent has dropped down into a low wrestling stance when facing them in neutral position, take advantage of the shortened distance ...

2 Part Technique - The Omoplata is a great technique to either submit your opponent or force the sweep to score points. It is important to chop down heavily with your leg for a successful Omoplata. It is common for your opponent to rol...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent stays flat in Side Control with out trying to escape, that is a good opportunity to use the North South Choke. But, if the opponent is on his side, you no longer have the correct angle for that choke,...

2 Part Technique - The Double Over Hook Control is the best solution to counter the Double Under Hook Control vs Butterfly. Use your new control to set up the Hook Sweep from Butterfly to score points, but make certain to not let the o...

2 Part Technique - The Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly is a great substitution for the Over Under Control for a Hook Sweep. When you opponent defends the Hook Sweep he may expose something, like the X Guard Entry or Guillotine.

2 Part Technique - Use Collar and Elbow Control combined with a Hook Lift to expose the opponent. His reactions determine your moves, so posting his hands will expose his neck to being Guillotined. Clasp your hands, elbow over, and loc...

2 Part Technique - The grip used to control the front headlock is the same grip used to finish the guillotine choke; the hand of the arm around your opponent's head is applied directly to his throat, while the other hand covers your ch...

3 Part Technique - Develop sensitivity from the Front Headlock position for the Guillotine Choke by feeling out for space under your opponent's chin with your forearm. Once you sense a gap under his jawbone, jam your wrist into his thr...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent is gripping your guillotine to counter the pressure, use hook sweeps to force him into posting his arms. While his arms are distracted preventing the sweep, continue back to the guillotine. If the opp...

3 Part Technique - In the moment you clasp your hands together for the Guillotine from Side Control, your opponent may try to bump you over onto your back in an attempt to thwart your choke's success. This is no inconvenience to you as...

3 Part Technique - If your opponent dedicates both of his arms in holding your leg after stepping inside his Butterfly, he will be unable to protect his neck from the Guillotine Choke. Straighten your leg to allow enough space to snap ...

2 Part Technique - The Guillotine from Mount is an excellent option for when your opponent is committed to defending his arms tightly against his chest while under Side Control. Roll him onto his side, making sure to not let him grab a...

2 Part Technique - If your Butterfly is folded, concentrate your hands on framing against your opponent's head while you escape your hips to recover the guard. He may be preoccupied with his hands so much so that he leaves his neck exp...