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Monoplata-Sweep to Armbar from Over-Hook & Elbow-Control Hook-Sweep
     
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Master Fabio Gurgel exploits a common defensive reaction from his opponent in Butterfly with an Over-Hook: If your opponent drives forward after you've collapsed their near-shoulder and grabbed their far-triceps, elevate them overhead ...
Over-Hook and Elbow-Control Hook-Sweep from Butterfly-Guard
     
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Master Fabio Gurgel teaches how to convert a guard recovery into a sweep: After you've bumped your opponent with your inner-arm accompanied with a bridging escape, angle your shoulders perpendicularly to their chest while framing again...
Single Leg, Deep Half Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass from Half Guard, Shin-In Sweep from Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - The Knee Slide Pass is a very strong guard pass with limited defenses. The Single Leg from Half Guard is a possible solution to reverse the situation, but if your opponent is stronger and heavier you will have to wor...
Over Under Control, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Bridge Escape from Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Counter the Over Under Guard Pass by crunching your body and stopping their diagonal pressure. With your Over Under Control, Hook Sweep the opponent to reverse the position. If the opponent is able to flatten your ba...
Turning Mount Escape to Shin-In Half Guard Sweep
     
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2 Part Technique - The traditional mount escapes will not work against someone with a good mount. You try to bridge and push the knee, but nothing is working. You will now have to risk even more because you made the mistake of being mo...
Posted: 6052 days ago
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X Guard Entry from a Hook Sweep to Shin-in Sweep and Unbalance Sweep from Xguard
     
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2 Part Technique - Use the traditional Over Under Hook Sweep to set up the Xguard Sweep and entry. When you try the first sweep the opponent may defend by using their weight and holding. Instead of using this sweep, transition into the...
Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard, Guillotine from Butterfly
     
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2 Part Technique - The Under Hook is a big advantage in Half Guard to keep your opponent's weight off of you. Not only can you sweep your opponent using the Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard, but use it as an entry to X Guard as well. When...
Posted: 6010 days ago
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Over Under Control, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Look for the Over Under Control while Hand Fighting from Butterfly. It is important to push inwards on the opponent's elbow and not pull as an Over Hook for the most successful Over Under Control Hook Sweep. If the o...
Deep Half Guard Entry from Butterfly, Shin-in Sweep from Deep Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - You don't initiate Deep Half Guard, but it is a position you must deal with if put into the situation. Divide your body in half using an Under Hook and stepping outside of the opponent to reach under for the Deep Hal...
Posted: 5873 days ago
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Single Leg from Lapel Half Guard vs Knee Slide Pass
     
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1-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo shares an effective off-balance against a Knee-Cut when playing Lapel Half-Guard: While seated in Butterfly-Guard, attack your opponent's lead-leg by snatching up a Single and securing it with a grip ...
1Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass, Deep Half Guard vs Knee Slide Pass, Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard
     
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3 Part Technique - Become compact to prevent the opponent from fully Knee Sliding. Concentrate on breaking the opponent's top control first, which will allow you to start creating distance to recover. Start working the 1Leg X Guard ent...
Double Leg Sweep from Lapel Half Guard
     
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2-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo utilizes the lapel to his advantage for a set of interconnected sweeping options: If your opponent manages to bypass your ''sandwich'' and is able to place their knee across your thigh while you are p...
2on1 Control, Hook Sweep, Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard, Ankle Trap Sweep from X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - The opponent will reveal his attack by posting a leg forward before the pass attempt. His actions create a small window of opportunity to use a Hook Sweep against his posted leg. We need a control for a successful Ho...
Back Escape, Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Force your shoulders to the mat and away from the opponent's choking arm. Use a strong bridge to initiate your escape and never release pressure from your shoulders until you are clear. The opponent may abandon the l...
Posted: 5853 days ago
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Double Under Hook Control, Under Hook and Head Control Sweep from Butterfly, Under Hook and Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Often, an opponent will transition inside your Butterfly Guard to nullify your Double Under Hooks and press your back to the mat. Connect your hands with the Under Hook and Head Control to prevent the opponent from p...
Over Under Control Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Double Over Hook Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     
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2 Part Technique - Create space using a frame against the opponent's Under Hook and Head Control to swim for an Under Hook. Insert your foot hook and use the Over Under Control to start the Hook Sweep from Half Guard. If you push away ...
Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Shin-in Sweep from Deep Half Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Deep Half, 1Leg X Guard Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Switch to the Deep Half Guard if you lose control over your opponent's head and arm during the a Hook Sweep with Collar & Elbow Control. As you spin underneath, catch his ankle with your hand and wedge your shin into...
Under Hook and Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard, Reverse Under Hook and Head vs Half Guard, Knee Cross vs Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - If you feel you cannot sweep after being forced into Half Guard, look for the Under Hook and Head Control Bridge Sweep. The top control will give you the torque needed to turn the opponent's upper body, while bridgin...
Cross Arm Trap from Half Guard, Reverse Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Belt & Over Control from Half Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - If your opponent attempts the Knee Slide Pass with Collar Control, hip escape and shove his knee back into your half guard. Instead of removing his grip from your collar, trap his arm by chopping down on his elbow an...
Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - If threatened by the Over Under Pass, do not let your opponent control the "Over" portion; otherwise it will be significantly harder to create enough space to escape. Defend by fighting for the inside tie on his arm,...
Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Under Hook and Head Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     
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2 Part Technique - The underhook is a crucial aspect of control for hook sweeping from the half guard. The success of your underhook is reliant upon your ability to close the distance between your upper bodies. If the opponent realizes...
Belt and Over Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Triangle from Butterfly
     
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2 Part Technique - If you lose the underhook battle and your opponent scores it first versus your half guard, don't let him establish the "Over" part of the Over Under Pass. Either block his arm with your hand or forearm, depending on ...
Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Reverse Lockdown to Half Butterfly
     
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2 Part Technique - If your opponent secures Underhook & Head Control against your half guard, make space with the Bridge Escape to pummel for an underhook of your own and hip escape to insert a butterfly hook. Use your underhook accomp...
Reverse Lockdown to Half Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Bridge Escape from Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - When your opponent has cinched an Over Under Pass versus your Half Guard that is so tight, that you cannot even make room with the Frame Escape, rely on footwork to aide in your escape. Pummel your outside foot under...
Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Hook Sweep from Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Despite the tremendous disadvantage of having your opponent on the verge of passing your half guard, you are not completely left without recourse. Regain an underhook on the side of your half by switching figure-four...
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