Yuri Simoes Series 5 - Half Guard Sweeps while Trapping the Arm with Belt Control Grip
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Yuri reviews the previous sweeps he showed from the half guard, but now he uses his favorite grip controlling the belt. By gripping the belt, he is able to better control his opponent's arm, and all of his sweeps are still easily accessible for him, depending on how his opponent reacts.
Yuri Simoes Series 4 - Sweep to the Side Using the Knee Shield from Half Guard
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Yuri once again starts from the half guard with the knee shield in place, but this time he looks to control both arms, rather than the collar and one arm. After gaining control of the arm on top of his knee shield, Yuri switches his hips to face the opposite side, and sweeps his opponent with this motion. He then goes for the leg drag pass to finish the position in side control.
Yuri Simoes Series 3 - Collar Drag from Half Guard
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Yuri Simoes starts again in his half guard with the knee shield and cross collar grip. From here he sits up, switches his knee shield to a butterfly hook and collar drags his opponent, finishing on his back.
Yuri Simoes Series 2 - Backward Rolling Sweep from Half Guard
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Yuri shows how he likes to play the half guard, using the knee shield and controlling his opponent's cross lapel and sleeve. His knee and lapel grip help to keep his opponent at a comfortable distance so he can work for his favorite attacks from this position. Here he shows a sweep where he pushes the arm he's controlling into the body, and pulls his opponent's weight on top of him before rolling backward over his shoulder, sweeping him.
Yuri Simoes Series 1 - Interview with Yuri Simoes
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Yuri Simoes is one of the top heavyweight competitors today and has many achievements in the sport of Jiu-Jitsu. He is a Black Belt No-Gi World Champion and Pan American Champion, as well as a World Champion at purple and brown belts. He has learned from some of the greatest Jiu-Jitsu teachers and competitors, including Mauricio Bearing and Ricardo Vieira, and he currently trains in San Jose with Caio Terra. In this series, Yuri shows some of his favorite sweeps, guard passes and takedowns.
Vini Aieta Basics Series 14 - Drilling Exercise to Practice Controlling the Top Position in the Guard
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Vini and Xande show a drilling exercise to help you apply the principles Vini taught in video number 3 of this series, "Single Arm Post Posture and Controlling from the Top in Closed Guard". This exercise will help you improve your posture and pressure while on top in the guard.
Vini Aieta Basics Series 13 - Hip Bump Mount Escape in a Self Defense Situation
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Vini teaches how to protect yourself from punches when mounted in a self defense situation, and then roll to the top position using the hip bump technique.
Vini Aieta Basics Series 12 - Standing Rear Naked Choke in a Self Defense Situation
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Vini teaches how to break an attacker's posture from behind and apply the rear naked choke from a standing position in a self defense situation. This position can be used if someone has attacked you and is escaping, or if they are actively attacking someone else.
Vini Aieta Basics Series 11 - Standing Guillotine Counter to Takedown in a Self Defense Situation
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Vini teaches how to counter the standing guillotine with a takedown in a self defense situation. By establishing the correct grips, it makes it very difficult for your opponent to finish you.
Vini Aieta Basics Series 10 - Classic Palm Up Palm Down Cross Collar Choke from Mount
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Vini teaches the classic cross collar choke from the mount using the palm up palm down grip. This classic submission is a staple in jiu jitsu and is seen at all levels of jiu jitsu from white to black.
BJJ Library Challenge One Episode 2
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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.
Vini Aieta Basics Series 9 - Scissor Sweep from Classic Closed Guard
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Vini teaches a basic scissor sweep from the closed or open guard using the classic grip. This is a sweep that is applicable at all levels of jiu jitsu.