2 Part Technique - Omoplata submission from the Guard. If the Opponent is able to counter by rolling, the North South Choke will be able available.

2 Part Technique - Elbow Control Armbar from the Butterfly Guard. If the opponent is able to continue to rotate his arm through the Elbow Control Armbar, the Omoplata is available for the sweep and submission.

2 Part Technique - The Omoplata can be a great technique to submit the opponent or force them to roll for the sweep. While on top you can even Re-Omoplata again for another submission attempt. You will now be in a different Omoplata po...

2 Part Technique - Often the opponent will not have the best technique to start the Folding Pass. His variation may only be attacking your legs, instead of your hips and torso which is the correct way. Your legs are much stronger than ...

2 Part Technique - As the opponent pressures forward for Double Under Hooks to pass, use your feet to keep him at a distance. Use Collar and Elbow Control to start Hook Sweeping. If the opponent continues pressuring, use your control t...

2 Part Technique - Utilize the Frame Escape as soon as your opponent passes your Half Guard with the Over Under Pass. This will create enough space for you to expose his shoulder, hip escape, and swing your leg down on him for the Omop...

3 Part Technique - In the first portion of the lesson, Marcelo has Henrique and Paul demonstrate what to do when you need to attack an opponent who is determined to keep himself inside your Closed Guard. Placing one hand behind yoursel...

2 Part Technique - Marcelo was inspired to teach this lesson after witnessing a match during the Ultimate Absolute 2 competition here in NYC. If an opponent is trying to stall out your Closed Guard by hugging your hips and keeping his ...

3 Part Technique - After breaking the opponent's grip from Closed Guard, pivot his arm to expose his elbow. Controlling the opponent's elbow is crucial in successfully using Omoplatas. Swing your leg over and pin the opponent's shoulde...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo avoids and counters the Double Under Stack Pass: [I] Lay your legs heavily against your opponent's arms as you seek to control his triceps or sleeves; press his forehead if he gets too close and begins to initia...

3 Part Lesson - Use the 2on1 Control from Closed Guard to securely navigate into Open Guard, then capture the opponent with a classic Triangle & Omoplata series by over extending his posture. If you feel your losing the Triangle or Omo...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo wants his students to recognize an opportunity for attack after defending a pass: [I] If your opponent lunges forward for Underhook & Head Control against your Seated Butterfly Guard, interfere with his connecti...