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...

3 Part Lesson - A common situation to start the Mounted Crucifix is after the opponent has rolled from turtle and you've slid your knee against his side opening to hold top position. With an Under Hook, the crucifix creates opportuniti...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo cleans up his technique for an easier submission: [I] Too many practitioners fall back for the Farside Armbar with the hope of finishing only to let their opponent defend by clasping his or her hands together be...

2 Part Lesson - Employ the Mounted Crucifix if you feel the opponent's hand blocking your hip after you've passed. Use the position as a junction to apply the North South Choke or detour towards the Far Side Armbar.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares a method of passing that oftentimes lead to the Back: [I] Rather than passing the guard by going over, through, or around--scoop underneath both of your opponent's hips and clasp your hands together to do...

2 Part Lesson — Paul covers all the details that make up Marcelo's version of the Farside Armbar: [I] After passing the opponent's guard with an underhook, e.g. Knee Slide or Over/Under Passes, the most important element for connecting...

4 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains a takedown-counter to armbar: [I] Gain an underhook upon sprawling on your opponent's shot to whip him over flat onto his back. [II] Keep your weight on your opponent the entire time while pummeling for...