3 Part Technique - Use the 2on1 Control to assist in the Cross Arm and Belt Control Hook Sweeps. The opponent may feel comfortable to run around and pass, but maintain the Cross Arm and Belt for the sweep. If the opponent Knee Slides a...

2 Part Technique - If you've lost the back with no Seat Belt Control, immediately get on top and secure both of the opponent's arms. His arms will be vulnerable to this control because of the escape used. The control will commonly expo...

2 Part Technique - In the instance that you find your back taken with full hooks from the standing position, reach up to defend your neck and roll to the mat on your open shoulder, making sure to land on the side opposite of your oppon...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent begins to break your Seatbelt Control with the Back Escape, secure grips on his collar behind the neck and by his lapel to stop him from escaping his shoulders onto the mat any further. Use the contr...

3 Part Technique - There are two different ways for holding the back with Seatbelt Control. When possible, it is always ideal to keep your opponent laying on the side and shoulder of the arm you're going to choke with -your arm draped ...

2 Part Technique - Transition to your comfortable Seat Belt side when an opponent turtles towards you, rather than work a weaker position. Use your shin as a pivoting point against the opponent's legs only when he is in motion. If the ...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo tilts a cemented opponent in turtle to force him into exposing a limb. If the opponent turns to face you during the transition, knee slide against their Half Guard / Guard Recovery to remain in control.

2 Part Lesson - With no Seat Belt Control, use the opponent's back lapel & collar to drag him into position.

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo finds his Seatbelt Control against defenses from the Back-Body-Lock: [I] If your opponent cannot be lifted up into the air to force him to let go of your hands, apply a trip to his leg to knock him down and make...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches his students strategy for the Back against a skilled opponent: [I] An opportunity to find the opponent's neck open for attack arises when he initiates a Bridging Escape on the Weak-Side; however, if you ...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo insists on solidifying the pass if presented the back: [I] If your opponent offers up their backside to avoid getting established under Side-Control or North/South, make grips on the far side by the shoulder and...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo defeats two guard recoveries from Turtle: If your opponent falls to his or her hip to bring their legs back around or in between, execute a hip switch and slide your knee away from the guard recovery. Circle aro...