Inside The University 191 - Reverse Half Guard to Knee Slice Pass

Inside The University 191 - Reverse Half Guard to Knee Slice Pass

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Saulo continues to analyze Xande's final match against Lucas Leite in the 2015 World Championship, and shows how he prefers to pass the reverse half guard with the knee slice. Saulo emphasizes that this pass is for when your opponent is turning into you and you cannot keep him flat. If he is flat, then it's better to pass to the mount.


BJJ Library Challenge One Episode 3

BJJ Library Challenge One Episode 3

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The BJJ Library Challenge is a jiu jitsu reality show that showcases the jiu jitsu way. Follow on as 6 upcoming black belts come together to test themselves under the tutelage of Saulo Ribeiro and train together before competing against one another to take the title of the BJJ Library Challenge Champion. The champion will receive a cash prize and also get the opportunity to face Xande Ribeiro in a superfight match.

Inside The University 190 - Escaping the Reverse Half Guard by Rolling Away

Inside The University 190 - Escaping the Reverse Half Guard by Rolling Away

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Saulo discusses Xande's final match against Lucas Leite at the 2015 World Championship, and shows how Xande was able to roll away from Lucas' reverse half guard after he pulled his leg out in order to pass Xande's guard. This was a better option for Xande, since he felt more comfortable to defend his back rather than defending the guard pass.

Inside The University 189 - Reverse Half Guard Pass and Back Take with Your Arm Underneath Opponent's Arm

Inside The University 189 - Reverse Half Guard Pass and Back Take with Your Arm Underneath Opponent's Arm

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Xande continues to show the reverse half guard position, but now he places his arm underneath his opponent's arm rather than over it. After controlling the position, he shows how to pass, how to mount and how to take the back. This is one of Marcelo Garcia's favorite positions, and Xande has spent time studying it with him.

Inside The University 188 - Reverse Half Guard Pass with Your Arm Over Opponent's Arm

Inside The University 188 - Reverse Half Guard Pass with Your Arm Over Opponent's Arm

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Xande shows how to enter the reverse half guard and maintain control of the position with your opponent's arm trapped between his own body and your arm. Once control has been established, Xande shows how to pass the guard to gain side control or even attack the kimura.

Inside The University 186 - Forcing the Half Guard and Passing with the Knee Cut

Inside The University 186 - Forcing the Half Guard and Passing with the Knee Cut

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Xande shows how to force your way to the half guard from your opponent's butterfly guard, and how to maintain proper pressure on your opponent and control of the position. After control has been established, he uses the knee cut to pass the guard.

Inside The University 187 - Forcing the Mount from Half Guard

Inside The University 187 - Forcing the Mount from Half Guard

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Xande shows how to control the half guard position from the top, and not let your opponent escape away from you or replace his guard. After Xande has secured control of the position, he passes the guard and forces his way to the mount.

Yuri Simoes Series 10 - Lasso Guard Pass with One Foot on the Bicep

Yuri Simoes Series 10 - Lasso Guard Pass with One Foot on the Bicep

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Yuri shows a couple ways he likes to pass the guard when his opponent has one lasso and the other foot on his bicep. First he clears the foot off his bicep, then removes the lasso and decides how to pass based on how his opponent reacts.

Yuri Simoes Series 9 - Spider Guard Pass with One Foot on Bicep and One Foot On Hip

Yuri Simoes Series 9 - Spider Guard Pass with One Foot on Bicep and One Foot On Hip

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Yuri shows his favorite way to pass the guard when his opponent is playing the spider guard with one foot on his bicep and one foot on his hip. After moving to the side of the foot on the hip and pinning that leg to the ground, he removes the foot in his bicep and comes back to pass on the other side. His head pressure on his opponent's chest is key to controlling this position.

Yuri Simoes Series 8 - Spider Guard Pass with Both Feet on the Biceps OR Both Feet on the Hips

Yuri Simoes Series 8 - Spider Guard Pass with Both Feet on the Biceps OR Both Feet on the Hips

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Yuri shows a spider guard pass when your opponent has both his feet on your biceps or both his feet on your hips. First he gains control of the pants from the inside, steps back and spins his opponent to pass the guard and establish side control.

Yuri Simoes Series 7 - Sideways Suplex Takedown

Yuri Simoes Series 7 - Sideways Suplex Takedown

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Yuri shows a takedown where he shoots for his opponent's leg and spins around to his side, hugging him at the waist. He picks his opponent up and slams him down to the side, where he can establish the top position.

Yuri Simoes Series 6 - Step Behind Double Leg Sweep Takedown

Yuri Simoes Series 6 - Step Behind Double Leg Sweep Takedown

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Yuri shows a variation of a Judo takedown he uses, where he steps to the side of his opponent trapping his hip, and falls while sweeping both legs with his own leg.