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Maintaining Side Control — Side Control Seminar, Part 1/5

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Maintaining Side Control — Side Control Seminar, Part 1/5

Braulio explains how to hold and maintain side control. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5

Posted: 4156 days ago

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Lapel Arm Wrap from Side Control — Side Control Seminar, Part 2/5

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Lapel Arm Wrap from Side Control — Side Control Seminar, Part 2/5

Braulio teaches how to trap the far arm from side control using the gi skirt. This can add to your control and aid you in setting up submissions. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5

Posted: 4156 days ago

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Maintaining Side Control — Part 1/3

Braulio shows how to use your knee to block an attempt by your opponent to trap your leg in their half guard. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3

Posted: 4090 days ago

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Maintaining Side Control, Transition to North South, Kimura & Wrist Lock from North South — Part 2/3

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Maintaining Side Control, Transition to North South, Kimura & Wrist Lock from North South — Part 2/3

Braulio continues his lesson on proactively blocking any attempts your opponent might make to regain their guard while you are in side control. If they try to push your foot between their legs with their hand and you block this by inse...

Posted: 4090 days ago

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Side Control Principles, Lapel Arm Wrap from Side Control, Side Control to Mount — Part 1/5

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Side Control Principles, Lapel Arm Wrap from Side Control, Side Control to Mount — Part 1/5

Braulio discusses a few of the things he focuses on while maintaining side control. He also shows how to wrap the far arm with the lapel and use it to facilitate a transition to the mount. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4,...

Posted: 4065 days ago

16258 views

Maintaining Side Control, Step Over Armbar from Modified Scarf Hold — Part 1/3

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Maintaining Side Control, Step Over Armbar from Modified Scarf Hold — Part 1/3

Braulio explains the importance of controlling the far elbow while maintaining side control to prevent your opponent from setting up an escape. He also teaches how to attack the step over armbar. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3

Posted: 4049 days ago

16010 views

Step Over Pinch Armbar from Modified Scarf Hold — Part 1/2

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Step Over Pinch Armbar from Modified Scarf Hold — Part 1/2

Braulio teaches the step over pinch armbar from the modified scarf hold. Links to other Parts: Part 2

Posted: 4048 days ago

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Modified Scarf Hold Principles, Inverted Armbar from Modified Scarf Hold — Part 2/2

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Modified Scarf Hold Principles, Inverted Armbar from Modified Scarf Hold — Part 2/2

Braulio talks about the importance of maintaining a continuous squeeze between your leg and far arm while in the modified scarf hold position. He teaches the inverted armbar from there as well. Links to other Parts: Part 1

Posted: 4048 days ago

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Step Over from Modified Scarf Hold, Howdy Choke Attack, Darce Choke Counter to Howdy Choke Defense — Part 1/2

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Step Over from Modified Scarf Hold, Howdy Choke Attack, Darce Choke Counter to Howdy Choke Defense — Part 1/2

Braulio uses the step over from side control to setup the howdy choke and when his opponent turns into him to defend, he uses their reaction against them to attack the darce choke. Links to other Parts: Part 2

Posted: 4041 days ago

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Utilizing the Checkpoint Concept, Maintaining Side Control — Part 2/3

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Utilizing the Checkpoint Concept, Maintaining Side Control — Part 2/3

When his opponent attempts to hip escape and use a shin shield to regain guard against side control, Braulio turns his focus to controlling their hips and steering them away. Using the checkpoint, he counters their escape and maintains...

Posted: 3917 days ago

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Side Control Maintenance, Trapping the Near Arm — Part 1/3

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Side Control Maintenance, Trapping the Near Arm — Part 1/3

Braulio shows a few things he likes to do while maintaining the cross side position and teaches how to trap his opponent's near arm. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3

Posted: 3645 days ago

7571 views

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Side Control to Mount — Part 2/3

After establishing the appropriate control from the cross side position, Braulio slides his knee across his opponent's midsection and transitions to the mount. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3

Posted: 3645 days ago

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Maintaining Side Control, Trapping the Near Arm — Part 1/3

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Maintaining Side Control, Trapping the Near Arm — Part 1/3

Braulio uses a strong crossface along with the hip rewind movement from side control to rack his opponent's near arm. He also discusses the importance of maintaining contact with their leg with his knee to prevent them from regaining g...

Posted: 3639 days ago

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Double Unders vs Side Control, Defense vs Side Control — Part 1/3

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Double Unders vs Side Control, Defense vs Side Control — Part 1/3

Braulio pummels both his arms under his opponent's and shows how to use this position to stay safe when caught in side control. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3

Posted: 3301 days ago

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Maintaining the Modified Scarf Hold, Step Over Armbar from Modified Scarf Hold — Part 2/3

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Maintaining the Modified Scarf Hold, Step Over Armbar from Modified Scarf Hold — Part 2/3

Braulio shows how to prevent his opponent from swinging their leg around his head while maintaining the modified scarf hold and finishes with a step over armbar. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3

Posted: 3299 days ago

5202 views

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Defense vs Side Control — Part 3/3

After specific training focused on escaping side control, Braulio explains the role the techniques he has taught in the last 2 lessons play and when they should be used when defending and escaping this position. Links to other Parts: ...

Posted: 3062 days ago

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Passing Open Guard, Controlling the Hips before Transitioning Higher in Side Control — Part 3/3

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Passing Open Guard, Controlling the Hips before Transitioning Higher in Side Control — Part 3/3

After passing his opponent's guard, Braulio stays low and controls their hips to secure the pass before transitioning up higher to establish upper body control. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 2

Posted: 2620 days ago

2270 views

Modified Scarf Hold Principles — Part 1/3

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Modified Scarf Hold Principles — Part 1/3

Braulio discusses some of the principles he keeps in mind when controlling and holding an opponent in the modified scarf hold position Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3

Posted: 2616 days ago

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Maintaining the Modified Scarf Hold, Counter to Leg Over Head, Counter to Situp Escape — Part 1/2

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Maintaining the Modified Scarf Hold, Counter to Leg Over Head, Counter to Situp Escape — Part 1/2

Braulio explains what one should focus on when looking to maintain the modified scarf hold and how to counter a couple common escape attempts. Links to other Parts: Part 2

Posted: 2610 days ago

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Arm Push from Modified Scarf Hold, Side Control with Far Side Underhook and Gift Wrap to Mount — Part 2/2

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Arm Push from Modified Scarf Hold, Side Control with Far Side Underhook and Gift Wrap to Mount — Part 2/2

Braulio uses his chest to push his opponent's near side arm across their body as he transitions to the cross side position and establishes a gift wrap control. From there, while maintaining the gift wrap and a far side underhook, he st...

Posted: 2610 days ago

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