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Strategies for Preventing Worm Guard — Part 1/4

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Strategies for Preventing Worm Guard — Part 1/4

Braulio teaches the importance of not giving your opponent what he needs to establish the worm guard. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

Posted: 4095 days ago

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Breaking Grips vs Worm Guard, Folding Pass vs Worm Guard — Part 2/4

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Breaking Grips vs Worm Guard, Folding Pass vs Worm Guard — Part 2/4

Braulio teaches how to counter your opponent if he manages to get the skirt tail leg wrap from worm guard. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3, Part 4

Posted: 4095 days ago

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DLR Guard to Koala Guard, Dump Sweep from Koala Guard, Folding Pass Control to Mount & Side Control — Part 1/3

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DLR Guard to Koala Guard, Dump Sweep from Koala Guard, Folding Pass Control to Mount & Side Control — Part 1/3

Braulio teaches some important principles to keep in mind when playing de la riva guard. He demonstrates a transition from de la riva guard to koala guard. After, he attacks with the dump sweep and finishes with a couple of passes from...

Posted: 4097 days ago

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Z Half Guard to Reverse De La Riva Guard, Principles of the Z Half Guard and RDLR Guard — Part 1/4

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Z Half Guard to Reverse De La Riva Guard, Principles of the Z Half Guard and RDLR Guard — Part 1/4

Braulio teaches how to transition from the Z Half Guard to Reverse De La Riva Guard. He also focuses on a detail that is vital for maintaining the RDLR guard. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

Posted: 4086 days ago

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Kiss of the Dragon from Reverse De La Riva Guard — Part 2/4

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Kiss of the Dragon from Reverse De La Riva Guard — Part 2/4

Braulio shows how to protect yourself and maintain the Reverse De La Riva Guard. He also demonstrates the kiss of the dragon. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3, Part 4

Posted: 4086 days ago

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Anaconda Guard to Overhook X Guard, Duck Under Kick and Toss Sweep from Overhook X Guard

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Anaconda Guard to Overhook X Guard, Duck Under Kick and Toss Sweep from Overhook X Guard

Braulio teaches the transition from anaconda guard to overhook x guard and then attacks with the duck under kick and toss sweep.

Posted: 4097 days ago

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Spider Guard to Spider|Overhook X Guard, Dump Sweep from Overhook X Guard — Part 2/3

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Spider Guard to Spider|Overhook X Guard, Dump Sweep from Overhook X Guard — Part 2/3

Braulio talks about the importance of limiting your opponent's options so you can be sure what their next step will be and take advantage of it. He teaches a transition to spider|overhook x guard from spider and finishes with a dump sw...

Posted: 4076 days ago

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Countering the Leg Lasso, Folding Pass vs Leg Lasso Guard — Part 2/2

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Countering the Leg Lasso, Folding Pass vs Leg Lasso Guard — Part 2/2

Braulio talks about keeping his elbow tight to counter attacks from the leg lasso. He demonstrates the leg weave grip and teaches how to use this effective control to pass the leg lasso using the folding pass. Links to other Parts: P...

Posted: 4098 days ago

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Leg Lasso Guard Principles, Countering the Wrist Circle Escape — Part 1/5

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Leg Lasso Guard Principles, Countering the Wrist Circle Escape — Part 1/5

Braulio shows the proper way to maintain the leg lasso guard. He also teaches a technique to counter an opponent who tries to circle their lasso'd wrist outside of your leg. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5

Posted: 4074 days ago

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Reverse Hook Sweep from Leg Lasso Guard — Part 2/5

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Reverse Hook Sweep from Leg Lasso Guard — Part 2/5

Braulio warns us not to focus so hard on our opponent's lasso'd hand that we forget about their other hand and lose control of it. He finishes by teaching the reverse hook sweep when your opponent bases with their knee up on the side o...

Posted: 4074 days ago

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De La Riva Guard Principles, De La Riva Controls — Part 1/3

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De La Riva Guard Principles, De La Riva Controls — Part 1/3

Braulio teaches some important points to focus on when playing de la riva guard. He shows a variety of controls he likes to use and explains why some are preferable to others depending on the situation and your intentions. Links to ot...

Posted: 4052 days ago

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Attacking Turtle Guard, Knee Stop Breakdown vs Turtle Guard — Part 1/2

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Attacking Turtle Guard, Knee Stop Breakdown vs Turtle Guard — Part 1/2

Braulio teaches how to approach the turtle guard of an opponent while protecting yourself from their attacks. He also shows a technique to break them down and establish side control. Links to other Parts: Part 2

Posted: 4040 days ago

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Preventing Lapel Guard Entries and Transitions, Passing Lapel Guard Principles — Part 2/3

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Preventing Lapel Guard Entries and Transitions, Passing Lapel Guard Principles — Part 2/3

Braulio shares a few principles he uses when passing the various forms of lapel guard including a strategy that involves using posture to create tension on his lapel and put pressure on his opponent's skirt tail grip Links to other Pa...

Posted: 1890 days ago

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Preventing Lapel Guard Entries and Transitions vs Open Guard, Principles for Passing Lapel Guard — Part 3/3

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Preventing Lapel Guard Entries and Transitions vs Open Guard, Principles for Passing Lapel Guard — Part 3/3

Braulio continues his lesson with more ideas on how to counter lapel guard entry attempts and preventative measures once the lapel guard has been established Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 2

Posted: 1889 days ago

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Spider Guard Maintenance vs Kneeling Opponent, Spider Guard Controls — Part 1/5

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Spider Guard Maintenance vs Kneeling Opponent, Spider Guard Controls — Part 1/5

Braulio shows a variety of controls one can use while playing spider guard versus a kneeling opponent and explains how to secure the guard making it difficult to pass. This will allow you to relax while setting up your attacks. Links ...

Posted: 4024 days ago

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Spider Guard Maintenance vs Kneeling Opponent, Guard Retention Strategies — Part 2/5

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Spider Guard Maintenance vs Kneeling Opponent, Guard Retention Strategies — Part 2/5

Braulio continues his lesson on spider guard maintenance versus an opponent passing on their knees. He demonstrates how to position your legs and body to optimize guard retention and explains that you can counter guard pass attempts by...

Posted: 4024 days ago

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Approaching the Guard to Pass, Estima Foot Lock versus Leg Lasso Guard — Part 2/2

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Approaching the Guard to Pass, Estima Foot Lock versus Leg Lasso Guard — Part 2/2

Braulio teaches how to approach an opponent's guard before setting yourself up to pass. It is important that while you may give one of your arms for them to control, you never give both. He also shows how to attack the estima foot lock...

Posted: 4016 days ago

16690 views

Basics of the Reverse De La Riva Guard — Part 1/6

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Basics of the Reverse De La Riva Guard — Part 1/6

Braulio demonstrates two different ways one can position themselves when playing reverse de la riva guard and shows a couple grips/controls which can be used as well. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6

Posted: 4002 days ago

16128 views

Guard Retention and Galaxy Guard Controls & Grips — Part 1/5

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Guard Retention and Galaxy Guard Controls & Grips — Part 1/5

Braulio discusses guard retention and shows a variety of controls/grips he likes to use from galaxy guard. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5

Posted: 3934 days ago

14360 views

Attacking Turtle Guard, Knee Stop Breakdown and Clock Choke vs Turtle Guard — Part 1/3

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Attacking Turtle Guard, Knee Stop Breakdown and Clock Choke vs Turtle Guard — Part 1/3

Braulio teaches how to attack the clock choke versus turtle guard using the knee stop breakdown to open his opponent up. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3

Posted: 3942 days ago

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Preventing Worm Guard, Countering and Passing the Lapel Lasso Guard — Part 1/5

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Preventing Worm Guard, Countering and Passing the Lapel Lasso Guard — Part 1/5

Braulio discusses the worm guard, what is needed to fully establish the guard and how to prevent it. He teaches how to pass the lapel lasso guard as well. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5

Posted: 3899 days ago

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Preventing the Worm Guard, Countering and Passing the Lapel Lasso Guard — Part 3/5

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Preventing the Worm Guard, Countering and Passing the Lapel Lasso Guard — Part 3/5

Braulio teaches another strategy for countering the lapel lasso guard which opens up additional passing options. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 4, Part 5

Posted: 3899 days ago

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Strategies and Controls for Maintaining Open Guard — Part 3/4

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Strategies and Controls for Maintaining Open Guard — Part 3/4

Braulio explains how to use a combination of tools to maintain an open guard. Using his hands, arms, feet and legs along with the inversion taught earlier, he sets up a number of obstacles for anyone looking to pass his guard. Links t...

Posted: 3820 days ago

11276 views

Open Guard Pass Prevention, Counter to Over Under Pass — Part 2/2

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Open Guard Pass Prevention, Counter to Over Under Pass — Part 2/2

Braulio teaches how to counter the over under pass and stresses the importance of monitoring your opponent's head and hips. Links to other Parts: Part 1

Posted: 3787 days ago

9771 views

Guard Pass Prevention, Counter to Shin Trap Over Under Pass — Part 1/2

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Guard Pass Prevention, Counter to Shin Trap Over Under Pass — Part 1/2

Braulio teaches strategies for maintaining open guard and talks specifically about countering the shin trap over under pass. Links to other Parts: Part 2

Posted: 3787 days ago

9722 views

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