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Marcelo & Rafael Lovato Jr. - Sparring Analysis: Unorthodox X-Guard Sweep

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Marcelo & Rafael Lovato Jr. - Sparring Analysis: Unorthodox X-Guard Sweep

Paul Schreiner annotates a sparring session from 2013 featuring multiple-time BJJ Champion, Rafael Lovato Junior. Rafael is an American BJJ competitor and instructor currently competing in the Middleweight division of Bellator MMA. Or...

Posted: 2611 days ago

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Techniques: Breaking Gi Grips from 1Leg X Guard (68) :: 1Leg X Guard Entry (486) :: 1Leg X Guard to X Guard (193) :: X Guard Sweep from X Guard (70) :: X Guard Takedown from X Guard (137) :: X Guard Entry (214) :: 1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Mount (145) :: Sparring Analysis (6)

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Gi Training July 2017

Opponent Rank: Brown Belt; Weight Category: Middle; Male;

Posted: 3207 days ago

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Techniques: Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly (1230) :: Hook Lift from Butterfly (523) :: Short Hook Sweep from Butterfly (360) :: Single Leg from Butterfly (246) :: Back Step Half Guard Pass Counter (307) :: Half Guard to Guard (293) :: Knee Slide Pass vs Half Guard (374) :: Escape vs Knee Bar from Open Guard (65) :: Mounted Crucifix from Side Control (184) :: Single Leg Counter (174) :: Guard Pull from Standing (314) :: 2on1 from Standing (155) :: Collar and Elbow from Standing (84)

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Gi Training July 2017

Marcelo sparring with Isaque Bahiense;
Opponent Rank: Brown Belt; Weight Category: Light; Male;

Posted: 3220 days ago

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Techniques: Seat belt Control from Back (1267) :: Collar Choke from Back (144) :: Rear Naked Choke (1150) :: Turtle to Back Control (859) :: Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly (1228) :: Cross Arm Trap from Butterfly (55) :: Over Hook and Elbow Control from Butterfly (23) :: Hook Sweep from Butterfly (2491) :: Short Hook Sweep from Butterfly (358) :: Lapel Trap Control vs Half Guard (21) :: Turning Pass vs Half Guard (1107) :: Back Step Half Guard to Back Control (146) :: Half Guard to Mount (590) :: Turning Half Guard to Back Control (130) :: Shoulder Drive Pass vs Open Guard (121) :: Single Leg Stacking Pass vs Open Guard (113) :: Mount (673) :: Monoplata from Mount (22) :: Spiral Armbar to Armbar (51) :: Counter vs Under Hook from Side Control (194) :: Omoplata from Side Control (58)

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Gi Training June 2017

Opponent Rank: Purple Belt; Weight Category: Middle; Male;

Posted: 3237 days ago

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Techniques: Back Escape (450) :: Back Escape vs Twister (9) :: Hook Sweep vs Body Lock from Turtle (16) :: Crucifix from Back (794) :: Reverse Omoplata from Crucifix (24) :: Turtle to Side Control (145) :: Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly (1222) :: Double Collar Control from Butterfly (60) :: Pumphandle Gi Grips from Butterfly (117) :: Hook Lift from Butterfly (518) :: Single Leg from Butterfly (243) :: Half Guard to Guard (288) :: Leg Over Pass Counter (4) :: Double Knee Spin from Half Guard (41) :: Ankle Pick Sweep from Half Guard (4) :: Single Leg from Half Guard (22) :: Toehold Control vs Reverse Half Guard (94) :: Knee on Belly (993) :: Guard Pull from Standing (310) :: Pumphandle Gi Grip from Standing (30)

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Gi Training May 2017

Marcelo sparring back-to-back rounds w/ Tyler & Charles.;
Opponent Rank: Brown Belt; Weight Category: Middle; Male;

Posted: 3285 days ago

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Techniques: Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly (1219) :: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (275) :: Knee Slide Pass vs Half Guard (369) :: Knee Slide vs Open Guard (452) :: Monoplata from Mount (20) :: Spiral Armbar from Mount (287) :: Hip Roll Escape vs Side Control (232) :: Guard Pull from Standing (307)

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Gi & Nogi Training April 2017

Marcelo sparring with several partners.;
Opponent Rank: Brown Belt; Weight Category: Middle; Male;

Posted: 3297 days ago

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Techniques: Back Escape vs Twister (7) :: Armbar from Back (39) :: Rear Naked Choke (1143) :: Turtle to Back Control (852) :: Elbow Control Armbar from Butterfly (524) :: Elbow Control Armbar from Triangle (119) :: Ankle Pick from Butterfly (552) :: Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly (194) :: Hook Sweep from Butterfly (2482) :: Folding Pass vs Butterfly (657) :: Folding Pass to Mount (259) :: Push to Open Guard (473) :: Armbar from Triangle (33) :: Pendulum Sweep from Closed Guard (71) :: Back Step Half Guard Pass Counter (304) :: Half Guard to Guard (282) :: Hook Sweep from Half Guard (294) :: Turning Pass vs Half Guard (1102) :: Leg Over to Back Step Half Guard (103) :: Triangle from Open Guard (118) :: Double Under Pass vs Inverted Guard (75) :: Knee on Belly (986) :: North South Choke from Knee on Belly (120) :: Mount (669) :: Armbar from Mount (622) :: Triangle from Mount (201) :: Elbow Push Escape vs Side Control to Over-The-Top (26) :: Side Control to Mount (748) :: Taking the Back vs Single Leg (539) :: Guard Pull from Standing (305) :: Breaking Gi Grips from Standing (155) :: Hand Fighting from Standing (290)

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Gi Training April 2017

Marcelo sparring Back-to-Back Rounds w/ Youssef & Johnny.;
Opponent Rank: Unknown;Weight Category: Middle; Male;

Posted: 3299 days ago

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Techniques: Back Escape (446) :: Folding Pass vs Butterfly (655) :: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (273) :: Back Step Pass vs Half Guard (966) :: Turning Pass vs Half Guard (1100) :: Leg Drag Pass vs Open Guard (216) :: Shoulder Drive Pass vs Open Guard (119) :: Single Leg Stacking Pass vs Open Guard (107) :: Mount Escape (121) :: Single Leg vs Side Control (49) :: Guard Pull from Standing (303) :: Collar Control from Standing (72) :: Hand Fighting from Standing (288)

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Nogi Training January 2017

Opponent Rank: Black Belt; Weight Category: Middle; Female;

Posted: 3384 days ago

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Techniques: Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix (464) :: Back Escape (434) :: Back Control Recovery (318) :: Turtle to Back Control (848) :: Double Elbow Control from Butterfly (762) :: Armdrag from Butterfly (147) :: Knee Outside Pass vs Butterfly (460) :: Omoplata Escape vs Butterfly (476) :: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (271) :: Turning Pass vs Half Guard (1097) :: Pull Escape vs Kimura (98) :: Knee Slide vs Open Guard (446) :: Shoulder Drive Pass vs Open Guard (117) :: Side Control to Back (548) :: Ground Back Control from Standing (12)

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Nogi Training December 2016

Opponent Rank: Black Belt; Weight Category: Middle; Female;

Posted: 3424 days ago

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Techniques: Back Door Escape vs Mount (20) :: Taking the Back (292) :: Turtle Escapes (79) :: Double Elbow Control from Butterfly (758) :: Omoplata from Butterfly (242) :: Ankle Pick from Butterfly (546) :: Hook Sweep from Butterfly (2464) :: Double Under Control vs Butterfly (523) :: Jumping Pass vs Butterfly (182) :: Back Door Escape from Deep Half Guard (23) :: Back Step Half Guard Pass Counter (299) :: Stacking Pass vs Open Guard (158) :: Standing Step vs Open Guard (456)

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Gi Training November 2016

Marcelo sparring with Dillon Danis;
Opponent Rank: Black Belt; Weight Category: Middle; Male;

Posted: 3452 days ago

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Techniques: Back Escape (432) :: Straight Roll Turtle Escape (44) :: Armbar from Back (37) :: Turtle Escapes (77) :: 2on1 Control from Butterfly (1131) :: Cross Arm and Belt Control from Butterfly (196) :: Pumphandle Gi Grips from Butterfly (108) :: Rear Cross Lapel and Elbow Control from Butterfly (72) :: Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly (191) :: Hook Sweep from Half Guard (292) :: Over Under vs Half Guard (580) :: Back Step Pass vs Half Guard (955) :: Over Under Pass vs Half Guard (735) :: Back Step Half Guard to Over Under Pass (39) :: Escape vs Knee Bar from Open Guard (56) :: Knee on Belly (973) :: Mounted Crucifix from Side Control (178) :: Guillotine Escape from Side Control (51) :: Far Side Armbar from Side Control (219) :: Over Hook vs Single Leg (43) :: Single Leg Counter (169) :: Sprawl vs Takedown (168) :: Leg Trip Takedown (94) :: Single Leg Takedown (207) :: 2on1 from Standing (152)

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Gi Training November 2016

Marcelo sparring with Matheus Diniz;

Posted: 3454 days ago

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Techniques: 2on1 Control from Butterfly (1129) :: Breaking Gi Grips from Butterfly (294) :: Hook Lift from Butterfly (511) :: Back Step Half Guard Pass Counter (297) :: Ankle Pick Sweep from 1Leg X Guard (52) :: 1Leg X Guard Entry (477) :: 1Leg X Guard Entry from Deep Half (33) :: 1Leg X Guard Entry from Open Guard (170) :: 1Leg X Guard to X Guard (187) :: Unbalance Sweep from X Guard (184) :: X Guard Sweep from X Guard (57) :: X Guard Takedown from Partial X Guard (212) :: 1 Leg X Guard Entry vs Mount (137)

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Gi Training November 2016

Opponent Rank: Black Belt; Weight Category: Middle; Female;

Posted: 3466 days ago

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Techniques: 2on1 Control from Butterfly (1126) :: Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly (1208) :: Double Elbow Control from Butterfly (753) :: Hand Fighting from Butterfly (1157) :: Guard Recovery vs Failed Folding Pass (156) :: Guard Recovery vs Toreando Pass (56) :: Elbow Control Armbar from Butterfly (518) :: Hook Lift from Butterfly (509) :: Short Hook Sweep from Butterfly (349) :: Breaking Gi Grips vs Butterfly (374) :: Knee Outside Pass vs Butterfly (452) :: Armbar from Closed Guard (60) :: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (263) :: Half Guard to Guard (279) :: Balloon Sweep from Open Guard (40) :: Armbar from Mount (613) :: Spiral Armbar from Mount (284) :: Spiral Armbar to Armbar (48) :: Elbow Push Escape vs Side Control (344) :: Foot Wipe Escape vs Side Control (185) :: Hip Turn vs Reverse Side Control (145) :: Guard Pull from Standing (297)

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Nogi Training October 2016

Opponent Rank: Unknown;Weight Category: Feather; Male;

Posted: 3469 days ago

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Techniques: 2on1 Seatbelt from Back (164) :: Circle vs Hip Roll Escape (90) :: Crucifix Armbar from Back (254) :: Crucifix from Back (801) :: Rear Naked Choke (1165) :: Turtle to Back Control (867) :: Push Kick Sweep from Butterfly (348) :: Over Under Control vs Butterfly (1243) :: Folding Pass vs Butterfly (662) :: Folding Pass to Mount (261) :: Knee Inside Pass vs Closed Guard (480) :: Back Step Half Guard Pass Counter (307) :: Taking the Back from Half Guard (32) :: Counter vs Spiral Guard (146) :: Double Under Pass vs Inverted Guard (79) :: Knee Slide vs Open Guard (465) :: Armbar vs Bridge Escape (25) :: Spiral Armbar to Armbar (52) :: Arm-In North South Choke (48) :: Side Control to Back (561) :: Taking the Back vs Single Leg (549) :: Guillotine vs Takedown (290)

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Gi Training October 2016

Opponent Rank: Brown Belt; Weight Category: Medium Heavy; Male;

Posted: 3489 days ago

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Techniques: 2on1 Control from Butterfly (1120) :: Reverse Hook Sweep vs Folding Pass (44) :: Over Under Control vs Butterfly (1212) :: Over Under Pass vs Butterfly (542) :: Breaking the Closed Guard (882) :: Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass (103) :: Half Guard to Guard (277) :: Over Under vs Half Guard (578) :: Over Under Pass vs Half Guard (731) :: Turning Pass vs Half Guard (1089) :: Guard Pull from Standing (294) :: Collar and Elbow from Standing (80) :: Hand Fighting from Standing (277)

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Gi Training September 2016

Opponent Rank: Purple Belt; Weight Category: Middle; Male;

Posted: 3508 days ago

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Techniques: Arm Trap from Back (418) :: Hiplock Stretch vs Hook Defense (8) :: Hook vs Bridging Back Escape (63) :: Leg Outside vs Turtle (47) :: Back Control Recovery (312) :: Turtle to Back Control (838) :: Turtle to Side Control (141) :: Breaking Gi Grips from Butterfly (291) :: Hand Fighting from Butterfly (1149) :: Ankle Pick from Butterfly (535) :: Push Kick Sweep from Butterfly (335) :: Over Under Control vs Butterfly (1202) :: Knee Slide Pass vs Butterfly (524) :: Over Under vs Half Guard (573) :: Over Under Pass vs Half Guard (725) :: Turning Pass vs Half Guard (1086) :: Knee on Belly (960) :: Knee on Belly to Back Control (141) :: Sprawl vs Single Leg from Side Control (104) :: Side Control to Back (531)

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Nogi Training September 2016

Opponent Rank: Brown Belt; Weight Category: Middle; Male;

Posted: 3523 days ago

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Techniques: 2on1 Seatbelt from Back (165) :: Knee Slide vs Guard Recovery from Turtle (126) :: Leg Outside vs Turtle (54) :: Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix (472) :: Crucifix from Back (820) :: Turtle to Back Control (897) :: Turtle to Side Control (154) :: Hand Fighting from Butterfly (1250) :: Double Leg from Butterfly (401) :: Armdrag from Butterfly (157) :: Hand Fighting vs Butterfly (826) :: Over Under Control vs Butterfly (1249) :: Heavy Circle Pass vs Butterfly (194) :: Knee Outside Pass vs Butterfly (481) :: Transition to Mount vs Butterfly (267) :: Head and Arm Control vs Half Guard (13) :: Under Hook and Head vs Half Guard (699) :: Knee Slide Pass vs Half Guard (385) :: Guillotine vs Half Guard (353) :: Half Guard to Mount (597) :: Circling Pass vs Open Guard (225) :: Shoulder Drive Pass vs Open Guard (129) :: Knee on Belly (1024) :: Switching Knee on Belly (107) :: Foot Replace vs Knee Push Mount Escape (324) :: Armbar from Mount (634) :: Omoplata from Mount (32) :: Arm-In North South Choke (49) :: North South Choke from Side Control (1229) :: Side Control to Back (576) :: Side Control to North South (670)

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Nogi Training August 2016

Opponent Rank: Purple Belt; Weight Category: Medium Heavy; Male;

Posted: 3537 days ago

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Techniques: Circle vs Hip Roll Escape (86) :: Crucifix Armbar from Back (243) :: Crucifix from Back (776) :: Seat belt Control from Back (1236) :: Turtle to Back Control (832) :: Over Under Control vs Butterfly (1191) :: Knee Outside Pass vs Butterfly (442) :: Push to Open Guard (467) :: Kick Escape vs Closed Guard (86) :: Breaking the Closed Guard (862) :: Knee Inside Pass vs Closed Guard (456) :: Over Under vs Half Guard (563) :: Toehold Control vs Reverse Half Guard (88) :: Turning Pass vs Half Guard (1080) :: Turning Half Guard to Back Control (122) :: Hand Control and Leg Escape vs Leg Attacks from 50/50 Guard (32) :: Knee Slide vs Open Guard (434) :: Side Control to Back (523) :: Single Leg Counter (166)

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Nogi Training August 2016

Opponent Rank: Purple Belt; Weight Category: Middle; Male;

Posted: 3543 days ago

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Techniques: Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix (458) :: Reverse Omoplata from Crucifix (21) :: Turtle to Back Control (830) :: 2on1 Control from Butterfly (1112) :: Hand Fighting from Butterfly (1141) :: Ankle Pick from Butterfly (526) :: 2on1 from Butterfly to Back Control (181) :: Breaking the Closed Guard (860) :: Knee Inside Pass vs Closed Guard (453) :: Counter vs Berimbolo (203) :: North South Choke from Side Control (1197)

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Gi Training August 2016

Marcelo sparring with Bernardo Faria;
Opponent Rank: Black Belt; Weight Category: Super Heavy; Male;

Posted: 3549 days ago

37295 views

Techniques: Crucifix from Back (774) :: Back Control Recovery (310) :: Turtle to Back Control (829) :: 2on1 Control from Butterfly (1111) :: 2on1 Control Sweep from Half Guard (83) :: 2on1 Control vs Half Guard (9) :: Turning Pass vs Half Guard (1076) :: Half Guard to Mount (563) :: Turning Half Guard to Back Control (119) :: North South Escape (32) :: Mounted Crucifix from Side Control (170) :: Bridge Escape vs Side Control (98) :: Elbow Push Escape vs Side Control (340) :: Foot Wipe Escape vs Side Control (180) :: Hip Roll Escape vs Side Control (222) :: Single Leg vs Side Control (46) :: Sit Up Escape vs Side Control (443) :: North South Choke from Side Control (1195) :: Side Control to Back (521)

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Gi Training July 2016

Posted: 3570 days ago

34181 views

Techniques: Short Hook Sweep from Butterfly (333) :: Turning Pass vs Half Guard (1071) :: Half Guard to Mount (560) :: Guard Pull from Standing (290) :: 2on1 from Standing (147) :: Breaking Gi Grips from Standing (146) :: Hand Fighting from Standing (274)

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Gi Training July 2016

Marcelo sparring with Dillon Danis;
Opponent Rank: Black Belt; Weight Category: Middle; Male;

Posted: 3578 days ago

34598 views

Techniques: Lapel Control vs Back Escape (93) :: Armbar from Back (35) :: Pumphandle Gi Grips from Butterfly (103) :: 2on1 from Closed Guard (59) :: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (261) :: Half Guard to Guard (272) :: Over Under vs Half Guard (559) :: Over Under Pass vs Half Guard (716) :: De La Riva Guard Sweep (30) :: X Guard Takedown from X Guard (119) :: Partial X Guard Entry (255) :: X Guard Entry (198) :: Kimura from Side Control (36) :: Side Control to Mount (736) :: Side Control to North South (608) :: Guard Pull from Standing (289) :: Collar and Elbow from Standing (78)

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Nogi Training July 2016

Opponent Rank: Purple Belt; Weight Category: Middle; Male;

Posted: 3580 days ago

33650 views

Techniques: Arm Trap from Back (414) :: Seat belt Control from Back (1232) :: North South Choke from Seatbelt (50) :: Rear Naked Choke (1115) :: Back Control Recovery (307) :: Turtle to Back Control (827) :: Turtle to Side Control (136) :: Collar and Elbow Control vs Butterfly (304) :: Hand Fighting vs Butterfly (776) :: Over Under Control vs Butterfly (1185) :: Knee Outside Pass vs Butterfly (437) :: Transition to Mount vs Butterfly (246) :: Turning Pass vs Half Guard (1069) :: Guillotine from Knee on Belly (15) :: Mount to Knee on Belly (63) :: Sit Up Escape vs Side Control (440)

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Gi Training June 2016

Marcelo sparring with Dillon Danis;
Opponent Rank: Black Belt; Weight Category: Middle; Male;

Posted: 3606 days ago

34501 views

Techniques: Crucifix Escape (76) :: Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly (1195) :: Rear Cross Lapel and Elbow Control from Butterfly (63) :: Hook Sweep from Butterfly (2441) :: Reverse Hook Sweep from Butterfly (138) :: Kimura Escape vs Closed Guard (15) :: Half Guard to Guard (267) :: Elbow Push vs Stacking Pass (232) :: Mount (645) :: Side Control to Mount (732) :: Over Hook vs Single Leg (41) :: Sprawl vs Takedown (160) :: Firemans Carry Takedown (50) :: Guard Pull from Standing (286)

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Gi Training May 2016

Marcelo sparring with Dillon Danis & Dominyka Obelenyte;
Opponent Rank: Black Belt; Weight Category: Unknown;

Posted: 3634 days ago

31306 views

Techniques: Cross Arm and Belt Control from Butterfly (186) :: Omoplata from Armbar Escape (25) :: Folding Pass to Mount (252) :: Breaking Posture from Closed Guard (11) :: Armbar from Closed Guard (57) :: Bridge Escape from Half Guard (256) :: Over Under vs Half Guard (557) :: Over Under Pass vs Half Guard (711) :: Turning Pass vs Half Guard (1063) :: Circling Pass vs Open Guard (197) :: Switching Knee on Belly (104) :: Mount (638) :: Foot Replace vs Knee Push Mount Escape (304) :: Armbar from Mount (604) :: Spiral Armbar from Mount (282) :: Spiral Armbar to Armbar (43) :: Triangle from Mount (196) :: Spiral Armbar from Side Control (324) :: Side Control to Mount (730) :: Armdrag (148) :: Guard Pull from Standing (284)

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Gi Training May 2016

Opponent Rank: Blue Belt; Weight Category: Light Feather; Female;

Posted: 3650 days ago

29880 views

Techniques: Back Escape (421) :: Crucifix from Back (767) :: Turtle to Back Control (821) :: 2on1 Control from Butterfly (1097) :: Collar and Elbow Control from Butterfly (1192) :: Cross Arm and Belt Control from Butterfly (182) :: Cross Arm and Belt Sweep from Butterfly (183) :: Hook Sweep from Butterfly (2433) :: Breaking Gi Grips vs Butterfly (358) :: Hand Fighting vs Butterfly (770) :: Over Under Control vs Butterfly (1178) :: Kick-Back Pass vs Butterfly (204) :: Standing Step Pass vs Butterfly (676) :: Guillotine Escape vs Butterfly (38) :: Omoplata Escape vs Butterfly (473) :: Push to Open Guard (457) :: Transition to Mount vs Butterfly (243) :: Triangle Escape vs Closed Guard (30) :: Back Step Pass vs Half Guard (941) :: Knee Slide Pass vs Half Guard (340) :: Breaking Grips vs Spider Guard (117) :: Posture vs Spider Guard Lasso (92) :: Posture Escape vs Triangle (113) :: Knee on Belly (939) :: North South Choke from Knee on Belly (118) :: Partial X Guard Entry vs Mount (26) :: Hand Fighting from Side Control (63) :: Counter vs Under Hook from Side Control (181) :: Elbow Push Escape vs Side Control (337) :: Spiral Armbar from Side Control (318) :: Side Control to Back (515) :: Side Control to Mount (723)

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