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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: 4235 days ago
 29199 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: 4197 days ago
 18788 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: 4197 days ago
 19259 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: 4197 days ago
 19017 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: 4162 days ago
 16767 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: 4155 days ago
 16878 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: 4155 days ago
 16723 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: 4154 days ago
 16341 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: 4078 days ago
 13885 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: 4078 days ago
 13881 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: 3938 days ago
 10065 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: 3938 days ago
 10097 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: 3938 days ago
 10142 views
Shaolin Sweep from Z Guard — Part 1/2
     

Braulio teaches the shaolin sweep from z guard. Links to other Parts: Part 2
Posted: 3879 days ago
 9764 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: 3879 days ago
 9663 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: 3796 days ago
 8203 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: 3796 days ago
 8224 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: 3796 days ago
 8324 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: 3584 days ago
 6604 views
Rolling Under Sweep to Backdoor Sweep from Half Guard — Part 2/3
     

Braulio attacks the rolling under sweep from half guard and when his opponent counters by posting their overhooking arm, he switches direction and slips out the backdoor to come on top to complete the sweep. Links to other Parts: Part...
Posted: 3584 days ago
 6559 views
Rolling Under Sweep from Deep Half Guard with Leg Torque — Part 3/3
     

Braulio reviews the sweep combo taught in Part 2. If he gets stuck in the deep half guard, he adjusts his legs to get additional torque on his opponent's trapped leg before continuing with the rolling under sweep. Links to other Parts...
Posted: 3584 days ago
 6734 views
2on1 from Z Guard, Kimura from Z Guard — Part 1/2
     

Braulio teaches how to setup and finish the kimura from z guard. Links to other Parts: Part 2
Posted: 3572 days ago
 6397 views
Kimura Trap from Z Guard, Twist Sweep Counter to Leg Weave — Part 2/2
     

When his opponent makes a leg weave vs his z guard, Braulio establishes the kimura trap as shown earlier and then posts his feet outside their leg before bridging and twisting his hips to sweep them. Links to other Parts: Part 1
Posted: 3572 days ago
 6539 views
Maintaining Z Guard — Part 1/3
     

Braulio discusses how to maintain the z guard. He shows how to avoid problematic grips and avoid getting flattened. Links to other Parts: Part 2, Part 3
Posted: 3188 days ago
 4691 views
Collar Drag from Z Guard with Transition to Anaconda Guard, Toe Push from Anaconda Guard — Part 2/3
     

Braulio uses a collar drag from z guard to expose his opponent's leg so he can transition to anaconda guard. From there, he finishes with the toe push. If they roll to counter, he rolls with them and finishes on top. Links to other Pa...
Posted: 3188 days ago
 4996 views
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