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Controlling Your Opponent vs Closed Half Guard, 3/4 Mount to Monoplata — Part 1/2
     

Braulio demonstrates how to control your opponent while in their half guard. He teaches how to transition to the 3/4 mount and how to transition to the monoplata from there. Links to other Parts: Part 2
Posted: 4049 days ago
 26945 views
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: 4049 days ago
 26924 views
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: 4048 days ago
 28420 views
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: 4048 days ago
 29974 views
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: 4046 days ago
 51463 views
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: 4046 days ago
 31053 views
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: 4037 days ago
 28933 views
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: 4037 days ago
 28442 views
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: 4027 days ago
 27400 views
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: 4025 days ago
 25602 views
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: 4025 days ago
 25533 views
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: 4003 days ago
 19401 views
Z Half Guard to Deep Half Guard, Counter to Crossed Ankles from Deep Half Guard — Part 2/3
     

Braulio emphasizes how he prefers to lock his opponent's trapped leg with his own legs from the deep half guard. He also teaches how to respond when an opponent crosses their ankles to counter your deep half guard entry. Links to othe...
Posted: 3999 days ago
 19023 views
Hook Sweep from Deep Half Guard — Part 1/4
     

Braulio teaches how to setup and execute a hook sweep from deep half guard. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
Posted: 3998 days ago
 18741 views
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: 3991 days ago
 18225 views
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: 3975 days ago
 17163 views
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: 3975 days ago
 17168 views
Maintaining Spider Half Guard, Twist Sweep from Spider Half, Spider Half to Semiplata — Part 3/3
     

Braulio explains how to maintain spider half guard and utilizes the twist sweep from there as well. He also shows how to attack the omoplata and semiplata from this position. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 2
Posted: 3968 days ago
 16739 views
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: 3967 days ago
 16617 views
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: 3953 days ago
 16071 views
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: 3893 days ago
 13644 views
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: 3885 days ago
 14295 views
Half Guard Defense, Forearm Shield from Half Guard — Part 1/2
     

Braulio discusses how to protect yourself in the half guard. The two things he focuses on are staying on your side and shielding your head so your opponent cannot establish head control. Links to other Parts: Part 2
Posted: 3878 days ago
 13318 views
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: 3850 days ago
 12701 views
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: 3850 days ago
 12542 views
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