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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 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...
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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...
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...
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...
2on1 from Closed Guard, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Half Guard, Inverted Armbar from Butterfly
     
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3 Part Technique - Use 2on1 to break the opponent's posture down. As he forces Half Guard, transition into Cross Arm and Belt Control for an very controlling sweep with twisting motion. If the opponent holds the position to prevent any...
Back Escape vs Back Mount, Shin-in Sweep from Deep Half Guard, 1Leg X Guard Entry from Deep Half, X Guard Entry from Deep Half
     
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2 Part Technique - Arguably, the most dominant position in all of jiu-jitsu is Back Mount (on top, both hooks set). Luckily, it isn't a place you will typically find yourself defending from unless facing an opponent who is much taller ...
Underhook & Head Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Underhook & Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - You may end up losing upper body control upon entering for the Hook Sweep from Butterfly. When this happens, take advantage of the open space while your opponent is posting to capture Underhook & Head Control from Bu...
2on1 from Standing, Cross Arm & Belt Sweep from Half Guard, Cross Arm & Belt Reversal, 2on1 Control Escape vs Side Control, Cross Arm & Belt Sweep
     
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3 Part Technique - The Pistol Grip is a cross-sleeve control that will give you dominance without the risk of injury if your opponent forcefully breaks it. Combined with a strong same-side elbow grip, you form 2on1 Control, which is a ...
Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Over Under Control from Butterfly, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass
     
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2 Part Technique - Insert a butterfly hook from Half Guard when you encounter the Over Under Pass, and use it to lift weight off of your chest so that you can turn onto your side for the Hook Sweep. Since your opponent will be holding ...
Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Half Guard, Cross Arm and Belt Sweep vs Turning Pass
     
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2 Part Technique - Keep your elbow tight to hide from your opponent's underhook and push his knee back into your half guard before he can complete his Knee Slide Pass. After you've dealt with the threat of the pass, target his grip on ...
Underhook & Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard, 2on1 Control Sweep from Half Guard
     
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2 Part Technique - Before your opponent can connect his hands with Underhook & Head Control versus your Half Guard, you have the chance to capture this same control against him for the Bridge Sweep. First, block his crossface and use y...
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Toreando Pass vs Open Guard, Half Guard to Mount, Armbar from Mount
     
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Marcelo derives a contigency attack after sweeping: If your opponent stands up to break open yo...
355 days ago
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Foot Wipe Escape vs Side Control, Armbar from Closed Guard
     
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Marcelo finds an alternative route towards guard recovery: Ideally, one should be prepared to b...
313 days ago
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Ankle Pick Sweep from 1Leg X Guard
     
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Marcelo navigates around a counter to his initial sweep: Oftentimes, tall opponents may be nimb...
265 days ago
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Major Outside Reaping Throw, Scissors Sweep from Closed Guard, Armbar from Mount
     
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Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo adapts a traditional Judo throw for Nogi: Starting with Collar & Elb...
348 days ago
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Short Scissors Sweep from Open Guard, Americana from Mount
     
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Advanced Lesson -- Marcelo counters his opponent's counter to a Scissors-Sweep: If your opponen...
348 days ago
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