What Should I Work On?
What Should I Work On? A student question to a black belt Students of bjj must attend class regularly to be exposed to all of the techniques in bjj. The best …
Advice for New Students on How to Roll
For the new student to brazilian jiu-jitsu, starting to spar can be an overwhelming experience. Trapped on the bottom, an opponent’s weight pinning you to the mat and defending a …
A 4 Point Checklist For Troubleshooting a Position
When learning a new position in jiu-jitsu, initially one must learn the proper mechanics. The student must decipher “My right hand grips where?” and try to understand the direction of …
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Passing the Half Guard: Video Lesson with Professor Fabiana Borges
How to Pass the Half Guard In this video Professor Fabiana Borges, a 2nd Degree Black Belt from GB San Antonio, demonstrates and teaches a technique to help pass the …
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Half Guard Options by Professor Della Monica
Appreciating the Half Guard Half guard, or alternatively half mount, is a less dominant position where one combatant is lying on the other, with the bottom combatant having one leg entangled. Sometimes …
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Caught on bottom in Half Guard? Finish with heavy weight Gustavo "Sirizinho" Pires
Many people struggle in Half Guard Bottom and feel that it is a defensive position and fight to recover their full guard or try to sweep. Not for Gracie Barra …