Calf Slicer Waiter Sweep: This is Flavio’s go to sweep. I had him teaching that because he has been very successful with this technique. This technique is very similar to the waiter sweep from deep half but in this case you need to control… Continue reading
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SPIDER BALLOON
Spider ballon sweep: This technique is one of the first techniques created from spider guard. Back in the days when your opponent stood up to open your closed guard you would fall into a similar position and be able to do the balloon sweep…. Continue reading
COMPETITION GUARD PULL
Pulling Guard Controlling Hand: In the first video of this lesson plan I wanted to focus on the grip fighting. Some people have really strong grips and breaking it is not always easy. If you aren’t willing to fight for a takedown do not… Continue reading
KNEE ON THE BELLY ESCAPE
Knee on the Belly Escape: I believe this technique is the most effective way of getting out of the knee on the stomach on side control. Not just you get his knee out but also get him back to your guard. To make sure… Continue reading
KNEE SHIELD BELLY DOWN SWEEP
In this lesson plan I am covering the shin shield half guard which is one of my favorite half guards to use. This half guard is very safe and actually works better the bigger your opponent is. The most important part of this guard… Continue reading
50/50 LASSO SWEEP TO SIDE CONTROL
50/50 is an amazing position to obtain sweeps. That said, most of the times when you sweep someone you will land on 50/50. When on top of 50/50, most of the times my opponent has the better position as it’s easier to sweep than… Continue reading
