4-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo shares details on his infamous Deep Half-Guard for no-gi sweeps: Discern which kind of Deep-Half you want to play; one variation allows for easier access to Butterfly-Hooks while holding the far-hip, ...

4-Part Advanced Lesson -- Bernardo Faria demonstrates a few of his patented sweeps: Transition to Deep-Half when your opponent flattens you out with Under-Hook & Head-Control from Half-Guard; grab onto their pants from the outside and ...

4 Part Lesson - Deep Half Guard was an original classic guard for Marcelo earlier in his career, before his progression into Butterfly, X-Guard, and 1 Leg X-Guard. Marcelo explains key details and concepts necessary to maneuver yoursel...

2 Part Lesson - Marcelo reveals how to counter his Leg Over / Sit Over / Back Step Pass Series against Deep Half Guard by clamping the opponent's hips and controlling his lapels to reverse.

2 Part Lesson - How Marcelo enters 1Leg X-Guard & X-Guard is dependent on which lead leg the opponent passes with. For example, if the opponent stands with his left leg forward it would be considered an unorthodox stance against Marcel...

3 Part Lesson - Once the opponent passes the line of your knees, frame against his upper body to reveal the space needed to initiate the Hook Sweep. With an Under Hook, capture the opponent's hips by entangling his leg, allowing you to...

2 Part Technique — If your opponent manages to topple your Over Under Control from Butterfly into his Over Under Pass, abandon your overhook and begin framing against his face for space. Using your Butterfly Hook, push his hips away fa...

3 Part Technique - After losing the Over Under Control battle, use the opponent's established control as an opportunity. Force the opponent's weight on top and use the connection to reverse him. If the opponent's knee placement blocks ...

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...

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...

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...