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Monoplata-Sweep to Armbar from Over-Hook & Elbow-Control Hook-Sweep
     

Master Fabio Gurgel exploits a common defensive reaction from his opponent in Butterfly with an Over-Hook: If your opponent drives forward after you've collapsed their near-shoulder and grabbed their far-triceps, elevate them overhead ...
Over-Hook and Elbow-Control Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard
     

Master Fabio Gurgel teaches how to convert a guard recovery into a sweep: After you've bumped your opponent with your inner-arm accompanied with a bridging escape, angle your shoulders perpendicularly to their chest while framing again...
Single Leg, Deep Half Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass from Half Guard, Shin-In Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The Knee Slide Pass is a very strong guard pass with limited defenses. The Single Leg from Half Guard is a possible solution to reverse the situation, but if your opponent is stronger and heavier you will have to wor...
Over Under Control, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Bridge Escape from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Counter the Over Under Guard Pass by crunching your body and stopping their diagonal pressure. With your Over Under Control, Hook Sweep the opponent to reverse the position. If the opponent is able to flatten your ba...
Turning Mount Escape to Shin-In Half Guard Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - The traditional mount escapes will not work against someone with a good mount. You try to bridge and push the knee, but nothing is working. You will now have to risk even more because you made the mistake of being mo...
Posted: 5366 days ago
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X Guard Entry from a Hook Sweep to Shin-in Sweep and Unbalance Sweep from Xguard
     

2 Part Technique - Use the traditional Over Under Hook Sweep to set up the Xguard Sweep and entry. When you try the first sweep the opponent may defend by using their weight and holding. Instead of using this sweep, transition into the...
Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard, Guillotine from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - The Under Hook is a big advantage in Half Guard to keep your opponent's weight off of you. Not only can you sweep your opponent using the Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard, but use it as an entry to X Guard as well. When...
Posted: 5324 days ago
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Under Hook and Head Control Sweep vs Turning Pass
     

2 Part Technique - The Turning Pass vs Half Guard is a very dominant pass used often by Marcelo. Once the opponent initiates the Turning Pass, battle for the control of the position by securing Under Hook and Head Control. It is vital ...
Posted: 5283 days ago
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Back Step Half Guard Counter, Taking Back vs Back Step Pass
     

2 Part Technique - Close Half Guard to prevent the opponent from finishing the Guard Pass. If the opponent switches to Back Step Pass vs Half Guard to counter you holding Half Guard, curl your body tight to stop him from securing your ...
Posted: 5285 days ago
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Over Under Control, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Look for the Over Under Control while Hand Fighting from Butterfly. It is important to push inwards on the opponent's elbow and not pull as an Over Hook for the most successful Over Under Control Hook Sweep. If the o...
Deep Half Guard Entry from Butterfly, Shin-in Sweep from Deep Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - You don't initiate Deep Half Guard, but it is a position you must deal with if put into the situation. Divide your body in half using an Under Hook and stepping outside of the opponent to reach under for the Deep Hal...
Posted: 5187 days ago
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Back Step Half Guard Pass Counter, Knee Cross, Reverse Over Under Pass Variation vs Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Use a strong bridge with the Under Hook and Head Control to counter the opponent's Back Step Pass vs Half Guard. After the reversal, you will not longer have the necessary Control to hold the opponent in Half Guard. ...
Single Leg from Lapel Half Guard vs Knee Slide Pass
     

1-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo shares an effective off-balance against a Knee-Cut when playing Lapel Half-Guard: While seated in Butterfly-Guard, attack your opponent's lead-leg by snatching up a Single and securing it with a grip ...
Elbow Push vs Stacking Pass, vs Half Guard, vs Side Control, Rear Naked Choke vs Reverse Side Control, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Hip Turn vs Reverse Side Control,
     

2 Part Technique - You can take advantage of the opponent using a Reverse Side Control, if you are better in the position. The situation commonly occurs from your Elbow Push against his Stacking Pass, Half Guard, or Side Control. Often...
1Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass, Deep Half Guard vs Knee Slide Pass, Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Become compact to prevent the opponent from fully Knee Sliding. Concentrate on breaking the opponent's top control first, which will allow you to start creating distance to recover. Start working the 1Leg X Guard ent...
Double Leg Sweep from Lapel Half Guard
     

2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo utilizes the lapel to his advantage for a set of interconnected sweeping options: If your opponent manages to bypass your ''sandwich'' and is able to place their knee across your thigh while you are p...
Elbow Push vs Half Guard, Seat Belt Control
     

2 Part Technique - Always prevent the opponent from securing an Under Hook if he advances to Half Guard. The opponent will commonly substitute the important Under Hook Control for Head Control with shoulder pressure instead. Use the El...
Posted: 5160 days ago
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2on1 Control, Hook Sweep, Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard, Ankle Trap Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The opponent will reveal his attack by posting a leg forward before the pass attempt. His actions create a small window of opportunity to use a Hook Sweep against his posted leg. We need a control for a successful Ho...
Back Escape, Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Force your shoulders to the mat and away from the opponent's choking arm. Use a strong bridge to initiate your escape and never release pressure from your shoulders until you are clear. The opponent may abandon the l...
Posted: 5167 days ago
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Double Under Hook Control, Under Hook and Head Control Sweep from Butterfly, Under Hook and Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Often, an opponent will transition inside your Butterfly Guard to nullify your Double Under Hooks and press your back to the mat. Connect your hands with the Under Hook and Head Control to prevent the opponent from p...
Over Under Control Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Double Over Hook Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - Create space using a frame against the opponent's Under Hook and Head Control to swim for an Under Hook. Insert your foot hook and use the Over Under Control to start the Hook Sweep from Half Guard. If you push away ...
Counter to Seatbelt Control, Back Escape, Elbow Push Escape vs Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - If the opponent is strong with back submissions, protecting your neck is the priority and not preventing the hooks for back points is secondary. After protecting your neck, you will be safe to start escaping the hook...
Posted: 5062 days ago
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Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Shin-in Sweep from Deep Half Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Deep Half, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Switch to the Deep Half Guard if you lose control over your opponent's head and arm during the a Hook Sweep with Collar & Elbow Control. As you spin underneath, catch his ankle with your hand and wedge your shin into...
Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass
     

2 Part Technique - Underhook and Head Control versus your half guard can be a worst case scenario in terms of pass defense, but the position is still escapable despite your disadvantages. Utilize the Bridge Escape by using your inside ...
Posted: 5037 days ago
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Bridge Escape vs Kimura, Pull Escape vs Kimura
     

2 Part Technique - Immediately grab inside your leg to prevent the opponent from torquing your arm to start the Kimura submission. Reach under with your free hand and grab your wrist. Rock towards the submission to force the opponent t...
Posted: 4990 days ago
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