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Counter to Crossface from Half Guard, Deep Half Guard Entry — Part 3/3
     

Braulio teaches how to counter the crossface from half guard and complete your entry to the deep half guard. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 2
Posted: 3997 days ago
 18771 views
Twist Sweep from Half Guard — Part 1/3
     

Braulio teaches the details for the twist sweep from half guard. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3
Posted: 3967 days ago
 16421 views
Counter to Flattening from Half Guard, Twist Sweep from Half Guard — Part 2/3
     

If your opponent tries to put your back on the mat while you are playing half guard, use a twist sweep attack to off balance them and create space to regain control of your positioning. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3
Posted: 3962 days ago
 16467 views
Ankle Trap Sweep from Half Guard — Part 1/5
     

Braulio pummels for the underhook from z half guard. With a deep underhook, he works to trap his opponent's far foot/ankle and torque their near leg outward with his own. With their foot/ankle trapped and leg torqued, he disrupts their...
Posted: 3955 days ago
 16653 views
Forearm Shield from Half Guard, Deep Half Guard Entry, Waiter Sweep from Deep Half — Part 2/5
     

Braulio talks about the importance of using your forearm(s) to shield yourself while playing half guard so your opponent can't easily put their weight on you or control your head and put you on your back. He attacks the ankle trap swee...
Posted: 3955 days ago
 16490 views
Counter to Sprawl from Deep Half Guard, Block and Bridge Sweep from Deep Half — Part 3/5
     

Braulio shows how to counter an opponent who tries to block your entry into the deep half guard by sprawling their leg. Once you are underneath and have control of their leg, if they insist on remaining heavy on their hip, block their ...
Posted: 3954 days ago
 16165 views
Half Guard and Deep Half Sweep Combinations — Part 4/5
     

Braulio recaps the various sweeps shown in in this lesson and how they work together and can be attacked in combination. When your opponent defends one, they generally open themselves up for one of the others. Links to other Parts: Pa...
Posted: 3954 days ago
 16070 views
Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Butterfly Guard to Half Guard, Taking the Back from Half Guard — Part 2/3
     

When Braulio attacks the hook sweep and his opponent sprawls and turns their hips to counter, he releases his hook on their leg and transitions to half guard. From half guard, he utilizes his deep underhook to create an angle for him t...
Posted: 3925 days ago
 14811 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: 3876 days ago
 13313 views
Half Guard with Far Side Leg Torque to Kneebar — Part 2/2
     

Braulio teaches how to attack the kneebar from half guard using a far side leg torque. Links to other Parts: Part 1
Posted: 3876 days ago
 13224 views
Countering the Crossface from Half Guard, Bridge Sweep from Half Guard — Part 1/2
     

Braulio discusses the importance of being on your side and avoiding the crossface while playing half guard. However, if his opponent manages to crossface and flatten him out, he uses subtle grips and positioning of his legs to setup an...
Posted: 3827 days ago
 12447 views
Countering the Crossface from Half Guard, Half Guard Defense — Part 2/2
     

Braulio teaches a protective position he transitions to from half guard after being flattened out with a crossface. He uses it to relieve the pressure of the crossface and buy him time to reset to a position where he is stronger. Link...
Posted: 3827 days ago
 11915 views
Countering the Reverse Hook Sweep, Kneebar Counter Attack, Transition to Dogfight — Part 3/4
     

Braulio elaborates on the reverse hook sweep counter shown in Part 2. He also teaches two reactions for when an opponent manages to roll on top after you hook their leg with your arm. One is a kneebar attack which can be done if the ri...
Posted: 3785 days ago
 11085 views
Transition to Dogfight Counter to Reverse Hook Sweep — Part 4/4
     

After attacking a folding pass versus butterfly guard, Braulio reacts to his opponent's reverse hook sweep counter by hooking their leg with his arm. When they manage to roll on top, he stays glued to them using his hook on their leg a...
Posted: 3785 days ago
 11182 views
Framing for Smash Prevention from Half Guard, Escaping Half Guard — Part 1/4
     

Braulio uses a frame from half guard to avoid being smashed and give him space to transition to another guard (z guard, open guard, etc.) where he can manage the distance between him and his opponent more easily. Links to other Parts:...
Posted: 3745 days ago
 10087 views
Modified Ezekiel Choke from Half Guard — Part 2/4
     

Braulio teaches a variation of the ezekiel choke using a grip on his opponent's cross collar from half guard. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3, Part 4
Posted: 3744 days ago
 9873 views
Ezekiel Choke from Half Guard — Part 3/4
     

When Braulio doesn't have the space to make the cross collar grip as shown in Part 2, he attacks with a more traditional variation of the ezekiel choke from half guard. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 4
Posted: 3744 days ago
 10079 views
Attacking the Ezekiel Choke from Half Guard for Submission or Open Guard Recovery — Part 4/4
     

Braulio focuses on using the threat of an ezekiel choke from half guard to force his opponent to back away in defense and give him space to transition to open guard. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
Posted: 3744 days ago
 9992 views
Kimura from Half Guard — Part 1/3
     

Braulio teaches how to attack the kimura from half guard. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3
Posted: 3738 days ago
 9436 views
Kimura from Half Guard, Finishing when the Opponent Rolls — Part 2/3
     

Braulio teaches how to finish the kimura after his opponent rolls to counter his attack from half guard. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3
Posted: 3738 days ago
 9644 views
Bury Technique from Spider/Spider Half Guard — Part 1/3
     

Braulio teaches how to sweep from spider/spider half guard using the bury technique. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3
Posted: 3707 days ago
 9317 views
Bury Technique to Hook Sweep from Spider/Spider Half Guard — Part 2/3
     

Braulio attacks a hook sweep in response to his opponent pushing into him to avoid being reversed by the bury technique from spider/spider half guard as shown in Part 1. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3
Posted: 3707 days ago
 9172 views
Bury Technique to Twist Sweep from Spider/Spider Half Guard — Part 3/3
     

Braulio attacks a twist sweep in response to his opponent pushing into him to avoid being reversed by the bury technique from spider/spider half guard as shown in Part 1. He uses the twist sweep when his opponent hugs his leg which pre...
Posted: 3707 days ago
 9223 views
Semiplata Sweep from Leg Lasso Guard, Semiplata Sweep Attempt to Bury Technique and Single Leg Sweep — Part 2/2
     

Braulio adds to the explanation already given for the technique taught in Part 1. He also shows what to do when you get stuck attempting the semiplata attack. When this happens he makes grips on his opponent's belt with both of his han...
Posted: 3436 days ago
 6121 views
Transition off a Failed Single Leg to Half Guard, Rolling Under Sweep from Half Guard — Part 1/3
     

When Braulio finds himself turtled trying to finish a single leg, but his opponent is successfully sprawling to counter, he transitions to half guard. From there, he torques their trapped leg outward as he dives underneath and underhoo...
Posted: 3400 days ago
 5933 views
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