Inside the University 436 - Finding Space Under the Head
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Answering a student's question about what to do when your opponent buries his head in your chest and doesn't give the space to make a collar grip, Gustavo just pushes the shoulder to defend the pass, and eventually his opponent will move and open the space. It is important, however, that he doesn't push his opponent's head. This will only make passing the guard easier for him.
Inside the University 435 - Defending the Leg Squeeze Pass
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Professor Gustavo's opponent has both of his legs squeezed and is trying to pass his guard, so first Gustavo bases up on his elbow and reaches his other hand in for a cross collar grip and extends his arm. Pushing the edge of his foot off the floor, Gustavo raises his hips off the mat and turns facing down with his butt high in the air. As soon as he feels his opponent readjust his position, he turns back and replaces his guard.
Inside the University 434 - Extending Your Body Away from Your Opponent
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Correcting the most common mistake of his students, Saulo shows how he extends his body away from his opponent after he has connected his elbow and knee. Once his body is straight, then he can escape the hips and bring his inside leg back in to recover his guard. As always, he emphasize the need to drill over and over, repetition is the only way to learn.
Inside the University 433 - Defending from Your Side
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Answering some questions, Saulo stresses the importance of staying on your side after you bridge, and not letting your opponent flatten you out. Also, once your elbow and knee are connected, you must push off to extend your body, and then you will have the space to recover your guard.
Inside the University 432 - Creating Space to Replace Guard
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Breaking down a common mistake, Saulo stresses the importance of pushing yourself away from your opponent after bridging. Many students will bridge and immediately try to replace the guard, but they do not have the space to succeed. So it is vital to escape your hips and create the space to bring your legs in and recover guard.
Inside the University 431 - Arm Positioning while Defending Side Control
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When in bottom side control, Saulo advises against bringing your inside arm down to your opponent's hip, as this can expose your neck for attack. Second, his outside arm cups near the top of the head, where he has more control than if he cupped the neck. After he bridges, he uses his arms to push himself away from his opponent, giving him the space he needs to set up his block.
Inside the University 430 - Blocking Side Control
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After your guard has been passed and your opponent establishes side control, it's very important to stay calm and not give up the fight. Next, do not get your hands trapped against yourself or try to push his hips. Instead, Saulo traps his opponent's head by closing his biceps on it. He keeps his other arm attached to his body and his hand loose and free to move around. Now he bridges and while on his shoulder, he connects his inside elbow and knee together to protect his side. Now he is in a good position to keep blocking the side control, and has set himself up to escape when he is ready.
Inside the University 429 - Sparring
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Some of the University's top Black Belts, including Gustavio Dias, Yan Lucas, Nick Schrock and Victor Barretto spar in this training session.
Inside the University 428 - Takedown Sparring
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Yan Lucas takes his turn in the center as new opponents keep coming every minute to fight for takedowns.
Inside the University 427 - Saulo Sparring with Victor Hugo Costa
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Here is Saulo sparring with his student and 2017 Purple Belt World Champion, Victor Hugo Costa.
Inside the University 426 - Takedown Sparring
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Preparing for competition, Nick Schrock stays on the mat as fresh opponent's keep coming to spar him in a takedown battle.
Inside the University 425 - Lasso Guard Sweep
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Professor Frank shows his favorite lasso guard sweep variation. With both sleeve grips and one foot on his opponent's hip, Frank throws his other leg over the arm for the lasso, but first pushes the shoulder away with his foot, creating the space for him to sink in his lasso. Next he moves his foot on the hip so his shin is across his opponent's body. The common reaction by his opponent is to come forward at him, so Frank pivots underneath him, underhooking the leg and loading him up on his shins so he can easily sweep him to the side.