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Push and Posture Counter to Cross Choke vs Closed Guard, Opening the Closed Guard, Reverse Knee Slide and Backstep Pass vs Open Guard — Part 3/3
     

Braulio dives into more detail on the push and posture escape vs the cross choke. He explains why it is important to use his left arm to counter the choke when his opponent's arms are oriented one way and his right arm to counter when ...
Posted: 4299 days ago
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Creating Posture vs Closed Guard, Opening the Closed Guard via Back Arch — Part 1/2
     

Braulio shows how to create and maintain posture in the closed guard. He uses the back arch technique to pry his opponent's legs open and finishes with a reverse knee slide pass. Links to other Parts: Part 2
Posted: 4136 days ago
 13595 views
Opening the Closed Guard via Log Splitter — Part 2/2
     

When the back arch technique isn't working for him, Braulio uses his knee up the middle like a wedge to pry his opponent's legs apart and open the closed guard. Once free, he uses his elbow to fold their legs and passes to side control...
Posted: 4136 days ago
 13848 views
Opening the Closed Guard from the Knees with a Back Arch — Part 1/3
     

Braulio teaches how to open the closed guard from the knees using the leverage of a back arch movement. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3
Posted: 3935 days ago
 9781 views
Opening the Closed Guard from the Knees with an Angled Back Arch — Part 2/3
     

Braulio shows a variation of the back arch guard opener shown in Part 1. He explains that it is especially helpful when you aren't having success with the first variation, usually against a stronger opponent. Links to other Parts: Par...
Posted: 3935 days ago
 9661 views
Opening the Closed Guard from the Knees, Reverse Knee Slide and Backstep vs Open Guard — Part 3/3
     

After opening the guard from his knees, Braulio places one knee up to prevent his opponent from regaining closed guard. Using a belt grip to pull himself tight, he begins to reverse knee slide and pin his opponent's leg to the ground. ...
Posted: 3935 days ago
 9678 views
Opening the Closed Guard from the Knees with the Back Arch — Part 1/2
     

Braulio teaches how to open the closed guard from the knees by dropping back and arch his back to put pressure on his opponent's feet. Links to other Parts: Part 2
Posted: 3761 days ago
 7670 views
Opening the Closed Guard from the Knees with the Logsplitter — Part 2/2
     

When his opponent's legs are too strong and he is unable to drop back to create the space needed to arch and open the guard as shown earlier, Braulio wedges his knee up the middle, drops back with his other leg and pushes their knee to...
Posted: 3761 days ago
 7731 views
Sao Paulo Pass with Hammer Lock Trap vs Closed Guard, Knee Slide Pass with Hammer Lock Trap vs Half Guard — Part 3/3
     

Braulio uses the sao paulo pass with the hammer lock trap to open and begin passing the closed guard. If he gets caught in the half guard, he maintains the arm trap and uses a knee slide to finish the pass. Links to other Parts: Part ...
Posted: 3747 days ago
 7626 views
Opening the Closed Guard — Part 2/3
     

Braulio stands and uses a back arch as he applies downward pressure with grips on his opponent's hips to open their closed guard. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3
Posted: 3578 days ago
 6452 views
Opening the Closed Guard, X Pass vs De La Riva Guard — Part 3/3
     

After opening his opponent's closed guard, Braulio immediately attacks with an x pass. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 2
Posted: 3578 days ago
 6432 views
Opening the Closed Guard
     

In this lesson, Braulio discusses a variety of strategies for opening the closed guard.
Posted: 3349 days ago
 5626 views
Passing Guard with the Cross Sleeve Grip — Part 1/2
     

After standing and opening his opponent's closed guard, Braulio uses the cross sleeve grip to help him pass their open guard. Links to other Parts: Part 2
Posted: 3328 days ago
 5767 views
Passing Guard with the Cross Sleeve Grip, Taking the Back from Side Control — Part 2/2
     

After passing his opponent's guard with the cross sleeve grip, Braulio uses it to help him transition to their back from side control. Links to other Parts: Part 1
Posted: 3328 days ago
 5481 views
Opening the Closed Guard, Establishing Control vs Open Guard to Pass, Folding Pass vs Open Guard
     

Braulio stands and opens his opponent's closed guard. Once their guard is open, he splits their legs with one of his as he forces one of their legs between his. He discusses how to maintain control on top in this position before foldin...
Posted: 3326 days ago
 5403 views
Standing to Open the Closed Guard, Reverse Knee Slide and Backstep Pass vs Open Guard — Part 1/3
     

After standing to open his opponent's closed guard, Braulio immediately passes with the reverse knee slide and backstep pass. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3
Posted: 3074 days ago
 4629 views
Standing to Open the Closed Guard, Knee Staple and Stack Pass vs Open Guard — Part 2/3
     

When his opponent uses their knee to shield and counter his reverse knee slide and backstep pass attempt, Braulio stacks and passes in the other direction. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3
Posted: 3074 days ago
 4425 views
Standing to Open the Closed Guard, Reverse Knee Slide and Backstep Pass with Stack Control vs Open Guard — Part 3/3
     

Braulio attempts the reverse knee slide and backstep pass vs open guard and stacks when his opponent defends by shielding with their leg as shown earlier. However, this time, he finishes the reverse knee slide and backstep pass while m...
Posted: 3074 days ago
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