Master Fabio Gurgel shares a finishing variation of the Triangle oftentimes referred to as the Teepee-Choke: If your opponent isn't quite susceptible to the Reverse-Triangle, opt for the following reconfiguration; reach around behind y...

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 - You secure the Omoplata, the opponent counters by rolling. You establish and control the arm to attack again with the Omoplata. However, now the opponent is able to free his arm and tries to come on top. You can Omop...

3 Part Technique - The opponent might defend the Elbow Control Armbar by escaping his arm to the side, but will only expose himself to an Omoplata. It is common for a strong opponent to pull back from your new control on his elbow for ...

2 Part Technique - Force the opponent into a vulnerable position by pummeling outside for elbow control and pulling his arm close. Swing your leg to strike the back of the opponent's shoulder and sit up immediately. Torque the opponent...

3 Part Technique - An opponent inside your guard who decides to passively rest with his head low or passes with improper posture leaves you with the opportunity to transition to the omoplata. Frame your hands against his head as you sh...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent lays you onto the side that favors his Underhook for the Over Under Pass, trade your failed underhook for an inside tie against his crossface and brace against his face with the Frame Escape. Using y...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent forces you to your back while you are controlling 2on1, work from the open guard or reset back into Butterfly depending on your preference. Connect the Triangle by swimming your foot inside or outside...

3 Part Lesson - As the opponent turns and pushes against your knee to escape your Mount, use the friction of the Gi fabric to help entangle, entrap, and isolate the opponent's arms from his body.

2 Part Technique - Pull the opponent into a Triangle from Open Guard using the 2on1 Control. The attack requires angles, breaking the opponent's posture, and interlocking your legs. If the opponent postures, continue crossing his arm a...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo snaps on a Triangle while defending a Stack: [I] If your opponent attempts the Double Under Pass, hang your weight onto his arms with your legs and secure grips on behind his elbows. Swing your foot in front of ...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo expounds on the importance of finishing an Omoplata: [I] Several key details are oftentimes ignored in pursuit of this shoulder-lock; (a) keep your opponent's posture broken as you sit up by chopping both of you...