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Tripod Sweep from Reverse De La Riva, 50/50 Entry — Part 3/6

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Tripod Sweep from Reverse De La Riva, 50/50 Entry — Part 3/6

If your opponent defends your tripod sweep attempt from reverse de la riva by moving and turning away from you, use the space created to circle your leg around their leg and transition to the 50/50 guard. From the 50/50, you have the o...

Posted: 3999 days ago

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Strategies and Controls for Maintaining Open Guard — Part 3/4

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Strategies and Controls for Maintaining Open Guard — Part 3/4

Braulio explains how to use a combination of tools to maintain an open guard. Using his hands, arms, feet and legs along with the inversion taught earlier, he sets up a number of obstacles for anyone looking to pass his guard. Links t...

Posted: 3817 days ago

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Inverting for Guard Pass Prevention — Part 1/4

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Inverting for Guard Pass Prevention — Part 1/4

In this lesson, Braulio teaches how to use an inversion to help maintain the guard and prevent an opponent from passing. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

Posted: 3818 days ago

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Transition to Inverted Closed Guard, Tornado Sweep from Inverted Closed Guard — Part 1/5

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Transition to Inverted Closed Guard, Tornado Sweep from Inverted Closed Guard — Part 1/5

Braulio shows an entry into the inverted closed guard and teaches the tornado sweep from there. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5

Posted: 3825 days ago

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Inverting for Guard Pass Prevention — Part 2/4

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Inverting for Guard Pass Prevention — Part 2/4

Braulio makes some adjustments to the inversion shown in Part 1 so it works against someone who is passing low and tight. If they are close enough and he doesn't have the space to get his feet in between him and his opponent, he uses h...

Posted: 3817 days ago

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Transition to Inverted Closed Guard, Tornado Sweep from Inverted Closed Guard — Part 2/5

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Transition to Inverted Closed Guard, Tornado Sweep from Inverted Closed Guard — Part 2/5

Braulio shows another entry into the inverted closed guard where he traps only one of his opponent's arms between his legs. If they posture to avoid the inverted triangle, he attacks the tornado sweep. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Pa...

Posted: 3825 days ago

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Toe Hold from Inverted Closed Guard, Transition to Rear Side Saddle — Part 4/5

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Toe Hold from Inverted Closed Guard, Transition to Rear Side Saddle — Part 4/5

After transitioning to inverted closed guard, Braulio is unable to complete the tornado sweep or attack the inverted triangle because his opponent has freed both of their arms and is using them for base. When this happens, he attacks t...

Posted: 3824 days ago

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Inverted Closed Guard to Rear Side Saddle, Attacking the Kneebar, Rear Side Saddle to Reverse Mount — Part 5/5

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Inverted Closed Guard to Rear Side Saddle, Attacking the Kneebar, Rear Side Saddle to Reverse Mount — Part 5/5

After transitioning from inverted closed guard to the rear side saddle, Braulio teaches how to attack the kneebar. He also shows how to transition to the reverse mount. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4

Posted: 3824 days ago

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Transition to Inverted Closed Guard, Inverted Triangle Choke — Part 3/5

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Transition to Inverted Closed Guard, Inverted Triangle Choke — Part 3/5

When, after transitioning to the inverted closed guard as shown in Part 2, his opponent smashes him instead of posturing, Braulio attacks the inverted triangle choke. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 2, Part 4, Part 5

Posted: 3825 days ago

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Belt Grab Counter to Double Unders from Open Guard with Transition to Triangle

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Belt Grab Counter to Double Unders from Open Guard with Transition to Triangle

Braulio teaches a counter to the double unders which he used against Fernando "Margarida" Pontes in a match they had back in 2005.

Posted: 2091 days ago

10446 views

Principle of Using Calculated Resistance, Padlock Counter to Double Unders from Open Guard with Transition to Triangle

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Principle of Using Calculated Resistance, Padlock Counter to Double Unders from Open Guard with Transition to Triangle

Braulio explains how to match an opponent's resistance with measured and calculated resistance that can be controlled in such a way that allows one to setup an attack or defense of their own. He demonstrates a practical application of ...

Posted: 2095 days ago

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Kimura/Inverted Triangle Combo Attack

Braulio shows how he uses the kimura and inverted triangle attacks in combination from a variety of different positions.

Posted: 2120 days ago

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Spider Half Guard to Omoplata Control, Gogoplata Neck Crank from Omoplata Control to Monoplata — Part 1/2

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Spider Half Guard to Omoplata Control, Gogoplata Neck Crank from Omoplata Control to Monoplata — Part 1/2

Braulio teaches how to isolate his opponent's arm and shoulder from the spider half guard. With their arm isolated, he transitions to the omoplata control and he uses a gogoplata neck crank to sweep and finish a monoplata. Links to ot...

Posted: 3737 days ago

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Kneebar Attack to Inverted Triangle Choke from Open Guard — Part 2/3

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Kneebar Attack to Inverted Triangle Choke from Open Guard — Part 2/3

When his opponent defends his kneebar attack from open guard, Braulio completely inverts to setup an inverted triangle choke. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3

Posted: 3723 days ago

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Transition to Inverted Closed Guard, Sweep from Inverted Closed Guard to Reverse Mount — Part 1/2

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Transition to Inverted Closed Guard, Sweep from Inverted Closed Guard to Reverse Mount — Part 1/2

Braulio teaches how to transition to the inverted closed guard from an open guard position and sweep to reverse mount. Links to other Parts: Part 2

Posted: 3726 days ago

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Sweep from Inverted Triangle Control with Reverse Inverted Triangle Choke Finish — Part 3/3

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Sweep from Inverted Triangle Control with Reverse Inverted Triangle Choke Finish — Part 3/3

Braulio transitions to the inverted triangle control from open guard and when his opponent moves forward to defend, he takes out their leg and sweeps to the top. Once on top, he repositions his legs and finishes a reverse inverted tria...

Posted: 3723 days ago

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Granby Roll from Open Guard, Transition to 50/50, Inverted Heel Hook from 50/50 — Part 2/3

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Granby Roll from Open Guard, Transition to 50/50, Inverted Heel Hook from 50/50 — Part 2/3

Braulio uses the granby roll demonstrated earlier to transition from open guard to the 50/50. From the 50/50 guard, he attacks an inverted heel hook. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3

Posted: 3663 days ago

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Sitting/Open Guard Retention Using Hooks — Part 2/3

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Sitting/Open Guard Retention Using Hooks — Part 2/3

Braulio continues his discussion on using the hooks to maintain guard and shows a drill from his back to counter the leg drag utilizing this concept. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3

Posted: 3559 days ago

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Cross Collar Grip from Sitting Guard, Sitting Guard Retention — Part 1/3

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Cross Collar Grip from Sitting Guard, Sitting Guard Retention — Part 1/3

Braulio explains why the cross collar grip is so effective from the sitting guard and uses it along with his hooks to retain guard while his partner attempts to pass. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3

Posted: 3559 days ago

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Single Leg Takedown Attempt to Guard Pull from Standing, Transition to Closed Guard — Part 2/3

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Single Leg Takedown Attempt to Guard Pull from Standing, Transition to Closed Guard — Part 2/3

When he attempts a single leg takedown and his opponent kicks their leg back to defend, Braulio switches to a guard pull instead. After pulling open guard, he immediately lifts his hips and transitions to closed guard. Links to other ...

Posted: 3575 days ago

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Countering the Double Unders with a Triangle, Triangle Control to Kimura — Part 3/3

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Countering the Double Unders with a Triangle, Triangle Control to Kimura — Part 3/3

Braulio sets up the triangle as shown in Part 2, but adds a kimura attack from the triangle control position to the techniques taught in this lesson. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 2

Posted: 3475 days ago

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Closing the Distance from Open Guard with the Pliers Control to Double Leg Sweep — Part 2/3

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Closing the Distance from Open Guard with the Pliers Control to Double Leg Sweep — Part 2/3

When his opponent is too far away for him to establish some sort of upper body control, Braulio reaches out with his legs and uses his feet to hook around their ankle before closing the distance. If they turn to pull their leg free and...

Posted: 3084 days ago

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Foot Hook Counter to Pass from Butterfly Guard, Anaconda Guard to X Guard to Kick and Toss Sweep — Part 3/3

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Foot Hook Counter to Pass from Butterfly Guard, Anaconda Guard to X Guard to Kick and Toss Sweep — Part 3/3

Braulio talks about defending against the flying triangle/armbar from butterfly guard while he has the cross collar grip. If his opponent attempts to circle around his guard, he uses the foot hook counter before transitioning to the an...

Posted: 3089 days ago

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Foot Hook Counter to Pass to Lumberjack Sweep from Open Guard with Transition to Anaconda Guard and Heel Hook/Ankle Lock Finish — Part 2/3

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Foot Hook Counter to Pass to Lumberjack Sweep from Open Guard with Transition to Anaconda Guard and Heel Hook/Ankle Lock Finish — Part 2/3

Braulio chains the same techniques taught in Part 1 together before adding a transition to the anaconda guard. From there, he shows how to finish a heel hook and ankle lock. Links to other Parts: Part 1, Part 3

Posted: 3086 days ago

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Foot Hook Counter to Pass with Transition to Anaconda Guard, Various Foot Lock Finishes from Anaconda Guard — Part 3/3

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Foot Hook Counter to Pass with Transition to Anaconda Guard, Various Foot Lock Finishes from Anaconda Guard — Part 3/3

Braulio counters his opponent's attempt to pass with the foot hook and as he hooks behind their knees with his feet to setup the sweep, they attempt to drop to their knees. Before they are able to fully do so, Braulio transitions to an...

Posted: 3086 days ago

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