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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: 4139 days ago
 29079 views
Z Half Guard to Deep Half Guard — Part 1/3
     

Braulio shows an entry into the deep half guard from z half guard. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3
Posted: 4101 days ago
 18684 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: 4101 days ago
 19165 views
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: 4101 days ago
 18921 views
Estima Foot Lock vs Z Half Guard and Leg Lasso — Part 1/2
     

Braulio teaches the Estima foot lock with his brother, Victor, who developed this very effective submission. Links to other Parts: Part 2
Posted: 4098 days ago
 18613 views
Importance of Controlling the Arm from Half Guard, Flattening Opponent in Half Guard Drill — Part 1/3
     

Braulio begins this lesson by explaining how important it is to control your opponent's far arm when playing any type of guard. He also has his students drill forcing their partner, who is playing half guard, on their back. This is a p...
Posted: 4066 days ago
 16276 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: 4066 days ago
 16635 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: 4059 days ago
 16780 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: 4059 days ago
 16625 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: 4058 days ago
 16226 views
Taking the Back from Z Half Guard — Part 1/2
     

Braulio teaches how to take the back from z half guard using the bury technique. Links to other Parts: Part 2
Posted: 3982 days ago
 13773 views
Taking the Back from Z Half Guard, Rear Naked Choke from Back Control — Part 2/2
     

After taking the back from z half guard, Braulio finds himself on the back with one of his opponent's arms trapped. He shows how to take advantage of this and immediately attack the rear naked choke. He also teaches a little trick he l...
Posted: 3982 days ago
 13755 views
Kimura vs Half Guard — Part 1/3
     

Braulio teaches the kimura vs half guard. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3
Posted: 3846 days ago
 9942 views
Rolling Kimura vs Half Guard — Part 2/3
     

Braulio teaches a rolling kimura versus half guard. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3
Posted: 3846 days ago
 10003 views
Sitting Kimura vs Half Guard — Part 3/3
     

Braulio teaches his favorite variation of the kimura versus half guard. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 2
Posted: 3846 days ago
 10132 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: 3842 days ago
 9891 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: 3842 days ago
 9973 views
Kimura Sweep from Z Guard — Part 3/3
     

Braulio attacks the kimura from z guard and when his opponent defends by hiding their hand inside their hip, he uses the kimura trap and his knee across their stomach to sweep them. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 2
Posted: 3842 days ago
 10037 views
Shaolin Sweep from Z Guard — Part 1/2
     

Braulio teaches the shaolin sweep from z guard. Links to other Parts: Part 2
Posted: 3783 days ago
 9508 views
Fundamental Principles of Sweeps, Troubleshooting the Shaolin Sweep from Z Guard — Part 2/2
     

Using the shaolin sweep as an example, Braulio demonstrates the importance of loading an opponent over your hips before sweeping them. He also troubleshoots problems one may experience when attempting this sweep from z guard. Links to...
Posted: 3783 days ago
 9377 views
Knee Slide Pass vs Z Guard/Reverse De La Riva — Part 1/6
     

Braulio uses the knee slide to pass the guard. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6
Posted: 3735 days ago
 8513 views
Establishing and Maintaining Z Guard, Breaking Grips from Z Guard — Part 1/3
     

Braulio shows how to position your legs while playing z guard and demonstrates a grip break as well. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3
Posted: 3700 days ago
 8006 views
Kimura from Z Guard — Part 2/3
     

Braulio teaches how to attack the kimura from z guard. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3
Posted: 3700 days ago
 7953 views
Kimura Sweep from Z Guard to 1 Arm Kimura — Part 3/3
     

Braulio attacks the kimura from z guard and when his opponent rolls to defend, he follows them and finishes with a 1 arm variation of the kimura on top. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 2
Posted: 3700 days ago
 8108 views
Rolling Under Sweep from Half Guard — Part 1/3
     

Braulio uses the leg torque from half guard to add leverage as he rolls underneath his opponent to sweep. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3
Posted: 3488 days ago
 6390 views
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