The Best Closed Guard DVD Instructionals and Digital Releases

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The Best Closed Guard DVD Instructionals and Digital Releases

There’s nothing that screams “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu” quite like the closed guard position. If they could figure out how to use it as a logo for the sport, I have no doubt it would’ve been there instead of the triangle symbol. The closed guard is the one position that has been effective throughout the existence of BJJ, without ever falling out of favor. That means that you absolutely have to have a closed guard game, even if you’re not a huge fan of the position. In any case, everything you need to learn about it is right here in our guide to the top Closed Guard DVD instructionals.

Since we are using BJJ DVDs to learn everything these days, from leg locks to Berimbolos, why wouldn’t you do the same for the closed guard? Just because it is an old-school BJJ position it doesn’t mean there aren’t some highly effective closed guard DVD instructionals out there. In fact, people have been evolving the position along with the evolution of the sport coming up with some incredible variations of the closed guard that are capable of beating all aspects of modern Jiu-Jitsu. Of course, we feature the most successful ones in our list below, which begins with the top ten best BJJ closed guard DVD instructionals.

The Best Closed Guard DVD Instructionals Collection

The closed guard is truly a powerful position. And no, it is not something that people can deal with easily just because it has been around since the inception of the sport. It just works, whether it is self-defense, BJJ, MMA, No-Gi grappling, or anything else you can imagine where you’d utilize it.

The closed guard works because of two things. The first one is the fact that you have your legs wrapped around an opponent’s waist. This means they can in no way kick you, in self-defense or MMA situation. In pure grappling, it means you control how much they can move the legs. Next up, you control the upper body via grips. It is pretty simple actually – if you can control both wrists, whether it is via Gi or No-Gi grips, you can control an opponent whichever way you want.

The grips and leg positioning means you can control distance, you can set up sweeps, or enter into submissions. Moreover, against skilled opponents that have a strong passing game, you can use the closed guard to transition to other guards or positions, and always fall back to it as your safe spot.

There’s also the security of guard retention that the closed guard offers which is hard to match by any open guard. Simply put, if someone wants to pass your closed guard, they’ll have to open it first, which can be a highly annoying and painstakingly hard thing to do.

Let’s face it, whether it is retention, attacking, or both, you need the closed guard. In other words,s you need to look into the closed guard DVD instructionals we have for you and pick the one (or more) that will fit your game perfectly.

The Top 10

The first ten releases in our top BJJ closed guard DVD instructions are all complete systems that will teach you how to develop a killer closed guard game. They are perfect for beginners, intermediate and advanced grapplers, and contain in-depth curriculums to mastering every aspect of the closed guard.

1. Connected Reaction: Clinch Closed Guard by Paul Schreiner

Paul Schreiner is a really scary grappler that is usually feared for his top game pressure. However, his guard is also the stuff of legends, and in particular, his closed guard. His take on the guard is conceptual and highly effective – cinch up and then look for a connected reaction. It is simpler in practice than it sounds and it won’t take you long to master and start incorporating in your game!

2. The Complete Williams Guard by Shawn Williams

The Williams guard is by far my favorite closed guard variation of modern Jiu-Jitsu. While it is intended for No-Gi use initially, it works just as well (if not better ) with the Gi. Williams has brought the best out of the old-school closed guard and the crazy rubber guard to develop a closed guard variation in between these two. Trust me when I tell you, this one will completely change your outlook on BJJ guards.

3. Special “K” Guard by Neil Melanson

No-Gi guys just love to experiment with the closed guard, given how much control it offers without having to rely on cloth grips. Neil Melanson is another one with an awesome variation on the closed guard, called the K guard. This one is a submission oriented guard that people won’t be able to pass simply because they have to tap if they try.

4. No Gi Fundamentals Bottom Game by JT Torres

If you want to become a BJJ World Champion, you should probably look at what JT Torres is doing. In the realm of the closed guard, his is a highly refined version that is aimed at nothing but efficiency. This is one of the best-closed guard DVD instructionals for competitors, and even though it is NO-Gi most of it will work with the Gi as well.

5. Side Closed Guard Attacks by Xande Ribeiro

Xande is a legend of Jiu-Jitsu and hands down one of the best professors to ever teach. While his fundamental principles behind the closed guard are old-school, his complete closed guard game is a perfect blend of the old-school and the modern aspects of Jiu-Jitsu. In this three-part DVD he shares it all, explaining how he came up with connecting things along the way. This one is a Gi instructional.

6. Old School Efficient BJJ by Chris Haueter

This one is actually completely old-school. However,r it is Chris Haueter teaching, which is as close as you can get to the old Gracie Jiu-JItsu teachings. Normally, Chris understands what modern games bring to the table, but the cool part about this DVD is that all his solutions remain old-school. A unique DVD that everyone should watch at least once.

7. The Falcon Guard By Joel Bouhey

Somewhat unusual, but very very useful. Joel Bouhey’s Falcon Guard is yet another original take on the closed guard, this time in relation to playing it with the Gi. If closed guard retention is at the top of your list, this instructional will help you master it. It is one of those closed guard DVD instructionals that fly very low beneath the radar but are pure gold in terms of value.

8. Flower Power by Malachy Friedman

“The Mad Professor” knows how to pick his instructionals’ subjects, and this one is no different. Malachy focuses on the one sweep from the closed guard that everyone thinks hardly works – the flower sweep. After you’re done with this incredible DVD, you’ll be changing people’s minds about it in no time.

9. Closed Guard Domination by Tom DeBlass

Tom DeBlass has not had his guard passed in ages. Why is that? Because he understands the layers of the guard and how they work together. In one of the best closed guard DVD instructionals ever, Tom goes over his take on the closed guard, and why it is the perfect solution for anyone looking to play a bottom game.

10. The Closed Guard Compendium by Matt Thornton

Concluding our top ten list is Matt Thronton, the man behind SBG. A Chris Haueter black belt, Matt is known to build highly effective, albeit complex, conceptual systems around key positions. His knowledge is indisputable, as this closed guard instructional clearly demonstrates. This one won’t just teach you techniques, it will teach you to understand why the position works so well.

List Of All Closed Guard DVD Instructionals Out There

Apart from learning all of the fundamentals of different closed guard systems, from the old-school to all the crazy new variations out there, you can also choose to specialize in certain aspects of the closed guard. Those could be sweeps, submissions, transitions, or anything in between. The following few dozen closed guard DVD instructionals are all of the DVDs you can find that can actually help make a difference in your game.

1. Closed Guard: BJJ Fundamentals – Go Further Faster by John Danaher

John Danaher, of course, has a highly complex and long (8 volumes) instructional on the subject of how to play the closed guard with the Gi. If you want to know literally everything there is about the position, this is instructional for you. It will take you a lot of time to get through it, though.

2. Systematically Attacking From Closed Guard by Gordon Ryan

Gordon Ryan takes the closed guard a step further from Danaher and does so in No-Gi. highly focused on submissions and ways to the back, this is a great DVD for No-Gi competitors.

3. Advanced Guard Systems by Neil Melanson

Another interesting Neil Melanson release, this time covering more than one guard – in fact, it covers several of his guard systems and how they tie in together. Absolutely perfect for older grapplers.

4. The Ground Marshal Guard by Neil Melanson

This one is probably Neil’s most famous guard instructional. His Ground marshall guard DVD has everything you’ll ever need to become unpassable. Oh, and there are a lot of submissions as well.

5. The Closed Guard by Bernardo Faria

Looking into the best-closed guard DVD instructionals and not mentioning Bernardo Faria would be like trying to drink beer out of an empty pint glass. Bernardo’s DVD is four volumes long and filled with details about the closed guard with the Gi that no other DVD, even the ones on our list, offers.

6. The Lethal Closed Guard by Rudson Mateus

One for submission hunters. Rudson Mathesu shows nothing but ways of tapping people out from the closed guard, including some highly innovative ones.

7. Closed Guard Yin Yang Series by Roberto Jimenez

Roberto Jimenez is one of the top future stars of BJJ. His take on the closed guard is simple – Yin Yang. Let’s just say that his system only ends up in success for you, whether you’re sweeping or submitting.

8. Attacking The Back Every Match by Roberto Jimenez

THis Jimenez DVD is geared more towards back attacks and finishes. However, if you’re one that specializes in back takes from the closed guard, you’ll find plenty of innovative entries in this one.

9. Closed Guard Arsenal: Sweeps & Back Takes by Giancarlo Bodoni

One of the specialized closed guard DVD instructionals that offer a series of sweeps and back takes which are easy to combine with one another, and next to impossible to defend.

10. Pure Jiu Jitsu by Luis Heredia

Luis Heredia has a very flow l-like style of Jiu-Jitsu, which includes a smooth and dangerous closed guard game.

11. The Lazy Closed Guard by Rodrigo Artilheiro

One for older grapplers, and those nursing injuries. Don’t mistake being lazy for being ineffective though!

12. The Masters Guard by Daniel Beleza

On the subject of closed guard DVD instructionals for older grapplers, this one is perfect for those still looking to compete. Everything you’ll ever need to be proficient from the closed guard in the masters’ divisions is in here.

13. Giant Killing by Claudio Calasans

How do you deal with those giant grapplers when you are a small one? Using the closed guard of course. But bot just any variation! Claudio Calasanas’ version has been proven to work best when it comes to slaying giants from the bottom.

14. The Lightweight Guard by Matheus Gonzaga

The lightweight guard by Maheus Gonzaga is another instructional that is aimed at female and male competitors from the lighter weight classes. This one is a Gi DVD.

15. Wiseman BJJ by Rodrigo Cavaca (Footlocks, Closed Guard Attacks & Stopping The Guard Pass )

Cavaca is the “Wiseman” of BJJ, and for a good reason – he knows all the secrets of positions like the closed guard. In fact, in this instructional, he’ll connect the closed guard with footlocks, open guards, and pass prevention like nobody else!

16. Competition Closed Guard by Jake Mackenzie

Jake Mackenzie shares another version of a closed guard for competitors in the Gi, this time highly based around sweeping people to end up on top.

17. The No Gi Formula: For Masters Competitors by Mario Delgado

Another representative of the closed guard DVD instructionals aimed at masters competitors, this time covering the No-Gi aspects of the competitive closed guard.

18. Closed Guard Beyond The Basics by Thomas Lisboa

Thomas Lisboa has a highly effective and unorthodox closed guard game. This instructional covers it in great detail, from the fundamental aspects of it to some highly advanced concepts and techniques.

19. The New School Closed Guard by Vinicius Ferreira

I already spoke of connecting the old-school closed guard principles with modern Jiu-Jitsu techniques and tactics. This is a Gi closed guard instructional that does just that, and then some.

20. The Flower Sweep Basics To Advanced by Ante Dzolic

Another DVDfocusing specifically on the flower sweep for GI grapplers, this time by ANte Dzolic.

21. The Heisen Guard by Malachy Friedman

Malachy Friedman’s take on the closed guard from a highly unusual perspective, as the Heisen guard suggests. Very efficient and easy to learn though!

22. Nogi Sweeps DVD with Chris Brennan [DVD]

Chris Brenan teaches osm old-school NO-Gi sweeps from the closed guard that will blow your mind!

24. AUGUSTO “TANQUINHO” MENDES – GUARD GAME VOL. 1 [ON DEMAND]

Tanquino’s guard game uncovered – one of the closed guard DVD instructionals you can’t afford to miss out on. particularly if you enjoy competing. There are some crazy combinations of move s in this one that will catch most people by surprise.

25. ABRAHAM MARTE AGGRESSIVE CLOSED GUARD [ON DEMAND]

If you’re not one to wait and bait from the closed guard then this is the DVD for you. This instructional is all about attacks, attacks, and more aggressive attacks from the closed guard using the Gi.

26. ABRAHAM MARTE AGGRESSIVE CLOSED GUARD VOL 2 [ON DEMAND]

The second installment of the aggressive closed guard series, offering even more hard to defend attacks from the bottom.

27. ABMAR BARBOSA JIU-JITSU OUTLAW – CLOSED GUARD [ON DEMAND]

Ambar Barbosa has one of the best closed guard DVD instructionals for Gi competitors who are not just about techniques and mindless movement but love to employ tactics in their game.

28. DAN COVEL BLACK MAGIC CLOSED GUARD [ON DEMAND]

We’ll wrap up with a real hit – Dan Covel’s black magic closed guard DVD instructional. ti si as dark as it sounds, and at least double effective!

In Conclusion

Thinking you can be effective in Jiu-Jitsu without the closed guard is setting yourself up to fail. Look into our top list of closed guard DVD instructionals and pick the aspects of the closed guard that best suit your game. Then, just pick up a DVD or two and become a real wizard from the bottom. You can thank us later.

Why Did Disney Really Fire Gina Carano?

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Disney, or rather Lucasfilms, quite abruptly and publicly released Gina Carano from her role in the hit series “The Mandalorian” on February 10, 2021. The former MMA star turned actress was quite unceremoniously pronounced as “no longer being an employee” of the company via social media, which is how she herself got the news. In addition to the reason apparently having to do with the way she phrases her social media posts, her dismissal quickly went viral. But what really happened?

As it seems, the writing was on the wall for some time. Disney pulled Gina Carano from promotional duties in regard to the second season of the popular show, initially because of the wording she used in one of her social media posts.

Namely, over the course of several Twitter posts, Carano expressed an anti-mask wearing stance, while also controversially speaking about voter fraud and apparently expressing herself in a transphobic manner. This led to Carano being pulled off the promotional aspects of the show, and as she declared, even asked to apologize on social media by using a draft supplied to her by Lucasfilms.

Gina Carano, of course, did not accept the terms and issued a statement of her own in terms of the tweets she initially wrote.

“Earlier on last year before ‘The Mandalorian’ came out, they wanted me to use their exact wording for an apology over pronoun usage. I declined and offered a statement in my own words. I made clear I wanted nothing to do with mocking the transgender community, and was just drawing attention to the abuse of the mob in forcing people to put pronouns in their bio” said Carano.

However, after recently sharing a post suggesting that being a Republican today was akin to being Jewish in the time leading up to the Holocaust, Disney and Lucasfilm cut all ties with the former MMA champion, declaring that her posts were “abhorrent and unacceptable”.

“That was heartbreaking, but I didn’t want to take away from the hard work of everyone who worked on the project, so I said ok,” Carano declared. “That was the last time I was contacted about any type of public statement or apology from Lucasfilm. I found out through social media, like everyone else, that I had been fired.”

In fact, it was through social media that Gina Carano herself found out about the dismissal. In addition, production of the popular Cara Dune action figures (a character Gina played in the show) has also been stopped.

Since the incident, Carano announced her plans to produce her own movie, in collaboration with Ben Shapiro and his website The Daily Wire.

The Micro Adjustments That Led To The First Rodolfo Vieira MMA Defeat

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With all odds stacked against him, Anthony Hernandez thrived in the underdog role at UFC 258, pulling one of the upsets of the year and leading to the first Rodolfo Vieira MMA career defeat. The most impressive thing is that he not just beat an ADCC champion, he did so by submitting him in the second round via an arm-in guillotine choke!

When Rodolfo Vieira started his UFC 258 bout with Anthony Hernandez, both he and most of the MMA fans watching expected a tough fight, but one the ADCC an IBJJF veteran would ultimately win. Well, Hernandez obviously did not agree with that assessment and put together an impressive performance to tactically outsmart the veteran grappler.

Namely, if there was ever a case for micro-adjustments outside of the realm of memes, it was in this fight. Hernandez tried to exchange strikes with Rodolfo as the fight started, only to be pinned up against the cage and taken down via a double leg that he did not really try to counter.

Vieira quickly passed the half guard and ended up in mount, although Hernandez never really looked in much trouble. When Rodolfo tried to ground and pound, Hernandez trend to turtle, which led to Vieira looking for a rolling armbar that just ended up with both fighters on their feet.

From there on, Rodolfo tried his double leg shot again, with Hernadez clearly adjusting compared to the first one. although Rodolfo got him down up against that cage again, this time Hernandez popped back up quicker.

To be honest that was the first moment that Hernandez showed his then, tying up Vieira in a headlock that ended up spinning him around and having him re-shoot for a takedown. The fight opened up a bit from there, with Hernandez controlling space through striking a bit more. Rodolfo kept shooting for the double, with Anthony adjusting constantly for a better front headlock control, and even a late triangle attempt.

All the action clearly tired Rodolfo, who came in slower into the second round, while Hernandez seemed loser and put together some impressive striking combinations. Rodolfo almost got his back, but Anthony shook him off ending up on top. That is the moment when Rodolfo Vieira MMA career hit a wall.

As he got up to his feet, Rodolfo ate a huge head kick, followed by some impressive elbows and punches that had him up against that cage. Hernandez took his time and the moment Rodolfo shot again, clearly exhausted and leaving lots of space, Hernandez got the front headlock again. Although it seemed like he was setting up a Shultz choke, he quickly changed to a really deep arm-in guillotine and it only took a few seconds to get a tap from the BJJ black belt world champion.

After the fight, Hernandez stated that “he loves eating people at their own game”, while a downbeat Rodolfo called the performance “the worst day of his life”.

BJJ DRILLS – DVDs and Digital Instructionals

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The subject of BJJ drills is one that has been talked about a lot, especially during the year we just had, with all the lockdowns. Keeping your BJJ crisp and ready to go is tough if you don’t have access to a gym. Even then, you need to do drills to perfect certain aspects of it. Setting up drills can be a bit of a hassle, and you’ll quickly get bored if you don’t introduce variety. however, since they’re something we must do as grapplers, we decided to put together the ultimate BJJ Drills DVD list for you, and even select a few top picks.

There are plenty of popular phrases in Jiu-Jitsu that outline how important drills are. This alone tells you how tedious they can be – even though they’re essential. it is similar to warm-ups, with drills being a bit more important in the long run. Luckily, you don’t just have to do mindless repetitions of a single step move for never-ending periods of time to actually drill effectively. there are different ways to set up drills out there and luckily, some of them have found their way onto BJJ Drills DVD instructional. All you need for fresh drill ideas is to pick any (or all ) of the following up.

The Best BJJ Drills DVD Instructionals Collection

It is not hard to pick out what BJJ drill you need to focus on. Understandably, you can’t just drill everything together, but then again, neither can you actually train Jiu-Jitsu like that. Whether you pick what you’re great at and go into specialization mode, or you pick what you’re bad at, and improve, BJJ drills are the way to go.

Different schools and coaches have come up with different ways to set drills up. Some of the more traditional schools are still fans of the old “do thousands of reps on each side” method. To be honest, it works for some people, and if you’re one of those, go ahead! However, there are different options out there nowadays.

For starters, you can do solo and partner drills, and bot hare covered in our selection of every BJJ Drills DVD out there. Some of the solo drills are great to do at home, others need more space and will require access to the gym. Partner drills are much of the same, but they do require a willing partner as well. That means that doing them in the gym with a like-minded partner is your best option.

That said, setting up drills can be fun and interesting. You could do scenarios, you could have both partners train at the same time, you could go for time, you could do chains of moves, or do one move against a slightly resisting opponent. These are just a few of the ideas you’ll find in the list of top BJJ Drills DVD instructional below.

The Top 3

The following three BJJ Drills DVD instructionals are literally going to change the way you approach BJJ training. Even if you just use an idea or two from either of them, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a very proficient grappler.

1. 10th Planet Fundamentals by JM Holland & Zach Maslany

Eddie Bravo really did manage to revolutionize the BJJ world on multiple levels. He did not just promote a very unique style of No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu, but also managed to revolutionize the way we drill. Namely, he does drills as warm-ups in his 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system and they work like a charm! He sets them up like scenarios that tend to be quite long and involve work from both training partners.

All of his warm-ups are included in the “10th Planet Fundamentals” DVD by his top black belt students JM Holland and Zach Maslany. All 32 scenarios, along with the letter and number combinations Bravo uses to organize them are explained in detail here. keep in mind that Eddie Bravo is constantly changing and upgrading the drills, so don’t be afraid to change them to fit your needs.

2. Solo And Partner Grappling Drills For Rapid Movement by Tom DeBlass

Tom DeBlass is another huge name that has to be considered when you’re trying to learn BJJ from DVDs. Luckily enough, in his huge DVD collection, he also has a specialized instructional that covers precisely this topic. His “Solo And Partner Grappling Drills” DVD is a four-volume goldmine of not just different BJJ drills, but also intricate ways of setting them up and combining them with one another. Plus, he covers the much-requested subject of solo drills in great detail as well!

3. BJJ Drills For Skills by Jeff Glover

For those that prefer a slightly more unorthodox approach to drills. Jeff Glover has his own way of doing everything and that includes this BJJ Drills DVD. It is unlike other instructionals but that is exactly where its value lies. That, and the fact that Jeff is one of the best black belt instructors out there. The DVD has 3 volumes, and it involves both solo and partner drills. Even more so, the drills Glover demonstrates range from very basic to some quite advanced options, meaning there are lots to learn for everyone in this one. That said, the way he sets up drills is also unique so there’s no danger of getting bored if you get this DVD.

List Of Every BJJ Drills DVD Instructional Out There

Let’s provide a few more options for everyone out there that is keen on expanding on the different ways that you can set up grappling drills. The following BJJ Drills DVD instructional will offer some great ideas for people of all levels:

1. Movement for Grappling by Scott Georgaklis with Travis Stevens

This is a very original DVD when it comes to setting up drills. It is all about the movement and how to make your body perform any grappling task better. Given how much time wrestlers spend training movement, this was a long time coming for BJJ.

2. Self Mastery: Solo BJJ Training Drills by John DanaherJohn Danaher is, of course, a name that needs no introduction. In this 4-part DVD instructional, the mastermind of BJJ shares his take on what the most important solo drills are, how to set them up and combine them. Perfect training material during lockdown!

3. 40 PLUS BJJ SUCCESS VOL 7 – DRILLS [ON DEMAND]Easyy put, drills are absolutely essential once you pass that 40 years old mark. If you’re just starting out, they’ll make your BJJ life much easier and more comfortable, and give you fast progress.

4. GIANNI GRIPPO DYNAMIC LEG DRAGS AND DRILLS [ON DEMAND]

Gianni Grippo is the man to listen to if you want to learn how to set up drills for top competition preparation. This BJJ Drills DVD is a highly specific one, covering leg drags and passing drills that every competitor needs!

5. BJJ – 5 DVD Instructional Set – How to Defeat the Bigger, Stronger Opponent with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Series 2, with Brandon ‘Wolverine’ Mullins and Stephan Kesting. Techniques, Drills, Strategies, and Tactics for the Smaller Grappler

This 5-volume DVD set will teach you everything you need to know about not just surviving, but thriving as a smaller grappler. In fact, it contains the drill that will make you a force to be reckoned with on the mats, despite being pocket-sized.

6. BJJ Solo: The Ultimate BJJ Workout Program (3 DVD Set)

Here is a very cool DVD set aimed once again at solo drills for BJJ. It contains different workouts in the form of 8 different routines and is the perfect way of not just getting in better shape, but also working on jiu-Jitsu skills at the same time. All by your own.

In Conclusion

BJJ Drills DVD instructional is not something most people consider until they have to train at home, or somewhere where they don’t have a partner. Drills come in handy even in the gym, if you’re recovering from an injury or if you’re preparing for competitions. There is truth to all the hype behind BJJ drills and they will make you better. That said, they should and can be fun, if you choose the right material to learn from!

8 Top BJJ Fighters To Battle For $10,000 At Evolve Ur Game Tournament

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8 Top BJJ Fighters To Battle For $10,000 At Evolve Ur Game Tournament

The brand new Evolve Ur Game Promotion is not taking any baby steps when it comes to entering the BJJ tournament stage with style! The promotion has put together an impressive list of 8 of the top BJJ fighters for their April 3 event, with a cash prize of $10,000 up for grabs for the winner. In addition to the tournament, a women’s super fight between first Atos female black belt Jessa Khan and Thamires Aquino from GFT has also been confirmed.

The list of fighters includes World and Pans champion and Marcelo Garcia black belt, Gianni Grippo, Joining him is checkmate superstar and top competitor Matheus Gabriel. Cobrinha’s black belt Isaac Doederlein is also in the mix, with 2020 Pans winner Thiago Macedo completing the first half of the lineup.

Jamil Hill-Taylor will represent Team Lloyd Irvin, while Gui Mendes black belt Jonathan Alves will also try to stake his claim of the cash prize. Highly experienced elite champion Marcio Andre has also confirmed his participation. Andy Muraski, a new Galvao black belt completes the roster of 8 top BJJ fighters.

The most interesting thing about this tournament is that most of the fighters have already faced each other at different belt levels, and hold wins over at least one other participant in the tournament. This pretty much guarantees that Evolve Ur game has put together a fireworks event to announce their presence at the professional Jiu-Jitsu stage.

The man behind the event is Cobrinha black belt Hector Vasquez, the CEO of Evolve Ur Game. Throwing in the super fight between two of the top females in modern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu raises both the value and the stakes of the tournament’s very first event.

The event will take place on Saturday, April 3, 2021 in Las Vegas. More information can be found on the promotions Instagram page.

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Will The Andre Galvao vs. Gordon Ryan ADCC Superfight Ever Happen?

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Will the Andre Galvao vs.Gordon Ryan ADCC superfight ever happen? it is a tough question to answer, especially given Galvao’s antics lately. it is not like the issue hasn’t been brought up in social media over and over again over the past year or so, but now, the saga takes yet another turn.

Namely, Andre Galvao now thinks his fight with Gordon Ryan should be a million-dollar bout, according to his latest social media posts. The founder of one of the top competition academies in the BJJ world thinks that his participation in an eventual ADCC superfight against Jiu-Jitsu GOAT Gordon Ryan will require a million dollars for him to even consider it.

Of course, both Gordon Ryan and ADCC tournament organizer Mo Jassim both had witty responses to this latest request by Galvao. Ryan stated that “Galvao wants 25x his last payout to fight, maybe he should pay his students 25x to teach classes, which is about $1.50 an hour currently…”

Mo Jassim’s response was ” 1 million dollars is more than the entire revenue for a sell out ADCC 2022, so it ain’t happening. 1 million dollars is 25x increase, that would be the equivalent of Conor going from 10 million a fight to 250 million…”

Clearly, Andre is not getting his 1 million, despite the fans raring to see this particular ADCC superfight. Gordon Ryan won double gold at the last ADCC (the heavyweight division and the absolute) and as such is set to meet the reigning superfight champion Andre Galvao, who has held that particular title since winning at ADCC 2011 (four consecutive superfight wins).

As things stand at the moment, though, it is highly doubtful that this much-anticipated grudge match will take place, at least under the ADCC 2022 banner. Unless, of course, Andre Galvao realizes he is not in the UFC and reconsiders his unreasonable demands.

(Video) Anthony Hernandez Submits Rodolfo Vieira

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Anthony Hernandez (8-2, 1 NC), is responsible for the biggest surprise of the evening, and perhaps of the year. Especially when we look at the way and against who he recorded a victory. 27-year-old Hernandez submitted Rodolfo Vieira (7-1) in Las Vegas by a guillotine choke in the 2nd round at the UFC 258.

At the beginning of the first round, Vieira did a pretty good job. He immediately took Hernandez down and used his world grappling skills to control and dominate Hernandez on the ground. Vieira first mounted him and tried to apply an arm triangle. Hernandez got out of it into an armbar attempt from Vieira. Somehow, Hernandez managed to escape Vieira’s attacks, and they were back on the feet.

Before the bell sound, Rodolfo was so exhausted and opened up himself for some heavy shots. It was pretty clear he won’t be able to recuperate for the second round.

In round 2 it seemed like Hernandez is all over Vieira. Rodolfo’s takedown attempts were defended by Hernandez, and it was just a matter of time when Rodolfo will stop completely. 2 minutes into the second round and Rodolfo was completely exhausted. He literally stood in the turtle position when Hernandez pulled of a guillotine choke.

We can say that Hernandez pulled off an impossible as no one in the world could even imagine getting Rodolfo submitted according to the facts that he’s multiple BJJ world champion. But, his cardio gave up on him, and it plays a big role. It’s pretty unclear how Rodolfo was that exhausted after the first few minutes of the fight, and we’ll probably get some explanation from him soon.

Anyway, Hernandez is pretty well known for his grappling and submissions in his MMA career. He finished with a submission 6 out of 8 in his PRO MMA fights, but in this fight, he was a 30-1 underdog to submit Rodolfo.

TAPPED OUT THE BLACK BELT HUNTER! ?@ILoveBamf WITH ONE FOR THE AGES! #UFC258 pic.twitter.com/9b3V9yzRzI

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Berimbolo: The Best DVD And Digital Courses

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What is one of the simplest moves to do in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? I guess not many people will answer with “the Berimbolo”. Well, the truth is, the Berimbolo is actually one of the simplest things to do, once you understand the mechanics that make it so powerful. The following collection of the best Berimbolo DVD isnrtuctionals is precisely what will help you achieve just that – look at the Berimbolo as a simple move, instead of a complicated thing only a handful of grapplers can pull off.

Learning Berimbolos is going to be two things – fun and frustrating. You will enjoy the process, but not the time it takes to master one of the most attractive moves in the sport of BJJ. That said, you can shorten the time it takes to figure things out if you understand everything properly from the very beginning. The following Berimbolo DVD instructionals will help, but you will have to put your reps in, and not just in rolling.

The Best Berimbolo DVD Instructionals Collection

What do you look for in a Berimbolo DVD? Well, there are several things a good one should contain, and drills are at the top of that list. If a Berimbolo DVD does not contain a movement portion without partners and fancy lapel grips, then it is not worth your time. Every instructor that really want s to teach you how to do the Berimbolo will focus a lot on movement without a partner before throwing you in the fire.

Following closely behind drills are grips. And yes, I do consider grips to be much more important than hooks during a Berimbolo. Why? Well, it is the grips that both allow for attachment and motion at the same time. That would simply mean that if you have solid inversion and Berimbolo solo drills, and you introduce grips into the mix, you are already more than halfway to finishing a Berimbolo on anyone.

The final part of the puzzle is not rushing. People in Berimbolo DVDs show lots of stuff that might work for them, but in most cases, even they will not use it against the highest levels of grapplers. Why would you want to learn something like that? This does make the selection of Berimbolo DVD instructionals we have here quite small, but it contains nothing but information on the subject by some of the most famous bolo players ever.

The TOP Pick

There has to be one Berimbolo DVD that stands out from all the rest. How did we choose it? It contains the most information on the subject, it is organized in a way that is easy to follow, and it features the best players in the world!

The Berimbolo and Beyond by The Miyao Brothers

The Miyao brothers are very unique creatures – all they care about is Brazilian JIu-Jitsu. The one thing they are extremely good at, though is Berimbolos. In fact, they are probably the best ever to build a game around this grappling move. This instructional covers literally everything you will ever need to understand how to do the Berimbolo if you are a beginner and everything you need to make it world-class if you are a more advanced grappler.

List Of Every Berimbolo DVD Instructional Out There

Following closely behind the Miyao brothers Berimbolo DVD instructional are several other ones that are more than worth exploring.

1. The Berimbolo System by Mikey Musumeci

Mikey Musumeci is arguably at the same level as the Miyaos in terms of his bolo game. He is one of the stereotypical small-framed Gi grapplers that like to spin around like fidget spinners and then they’re on your back choking you out. That is precisely what you will learn in this instructional.

2. The Berimbolo System Part 2 by Mikey Musumeci

In fact, Mikey’s system is so vast and in-depth that he needs several more volumes on top of his original four-part release to go through each aspect related to it.

3. The Original Berimbolo by Samuel Braga

This one explores the roots of the Berimbolo, looking into the original versions of the move, and how you can use them to improve the modern uses of the Bolo.

4. Viking Guards by Tommy Langaker and Espen Mathiesen

Something different. that is what this Berimbolo DVD brings to the table. the Viking guards are a bunch of interesting innovative positions that have to do with lapels, inversion, and of course, lots of Berimbolos. Definitely worth exploring, especially if you are already a seasoned Bolo player.

5. GIANNI GRIPPO: ALL ABOUT THE BOLO [ON DEMAND]

Another big title by one of the best in the business- Gianni Grippo. This man has Berimoboloed pretty much anyone of note in the Gi competition world, and now shares all his competition setups and finishes in terms of the Berimbolo.

In Conclusion

This collection of Berimbolo DVD instructionals will pretty much prove to everyone that you can not just learn the Berimbolo off of DVDs, but also master it. AS long as you keep up with the proven formula of doing solo drills first, introducing grips, and finally trying to figure out what the hooks go where they go, you’ll spin towards everyone’s back or set up some of the most attractive leg locks ever.

De La Riva Guard: The Best DVD And Digital Courses

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The De la Riva guard is a classic in terms of Jiu-Jitsu guards. It is an open guard variation pretty much everyone uses, whether it is their primary game or not. The guard is reliable and easy to explain but is also so diverse and detailed that it offers people of all levels something to work with. The De La Riva is a guard that works in both Gi and Not-Gi, although it is somewhat more useful when it comes to the Gi game. On that subject, there are quite a few De La Riva DVD instructionals that can help you become proficient with this guard.

The De la Riva is pretty much the ultimate open guard example. It provides safety in terms of guard retention, as well as lots of attacking options, in the form of sweeps and submissions as well. The grip combinations will take a bit of time to figure out but once you get your favorite combination (or two), you will definitely have a lot of fun trying it out against all levels of training partners. The De la Riva DVD instructionals we have below will pretty much take care of every aspect of the De La Riva guard that you need to learn.

The Best De La Riva Guard DVD Instructionals Collection

The De la Riva guard is probably the oldest open guard variation in existence. It has been around since people figured out that he closed guard and half guard are not the only guard options. As such, it is pretty much the best example of an open guard you can find.

In the De La Riva guard, you have one leg around an opponent’s leg, which is often referred to as the De La Riva hook. It is the passive leg, or hook leg which you see in all kinds of open guards. It has the task of keeping your inside space safe and keeping your opponent from easily passing your guard.

The other leg is your free leg, and can be placed at different spots, including the hips, behind the knee, on the calf, etc. it is the active leg, tasked with causing imbalances and breaks of posture in your opponent which will eventually lead to successful sweep and submission attacks.

The grips are what makes or breaks the De la Riva guard. In particular, the one grip that goes on the leg that is already wrapped with the hook leg is crucial. The basics are that you should keep your pinky finger as close to the mats as possible, gripping the heel rather than the ankle. However, all the tiny and precise details are in all the De la Riva guard DVD instructionals reviewed below.

THE TOP 5

Before we take a look at all the De La Riva guard instructionals that are available out there, it is only fair that we focus on several of them that we can freely consider being the best ever released on the subject, In fact, we have five of them for you right here:

1. De La Riva Fundamentals by Danny Stolfi

Starting with the fundamentals is always a great idea, and that is exactly what this DVD will deliver. Over four volumes, Danny Stolfi lays bare all of the underlying principles that make the De la Riva guard tick. What you get is a step by step system to everything De La Riva related, from grips to sweeping and transitioning to Berimbolos and other crazy moves.

2. Destroying Larger Opponent From Open Guard by Matheus Gabriel

Matheus Gabriel will teach you the slick game of dealing with giant grapplers that try to pressure you into giving away your guard by using mostly the De la Riva. this is a Gi instructional with lots of grip fighting, angles, and interesting attacks covered. A De la Riva DVD perfect for grapplers of all levels.

3. ADVANCED DE LA RIVA BY VICENTE JUNIOR [ON DEMAND]

This De la Riva DVD instructional is aimed at more advanced guard players. it involves quite a lot of spinning and transitioning from the De la Riva, from paths into other guards, to Berimbolo attacks that lead to back takes, or even options to get a De la Riva hook on the opposite side leg. This is the perfect DVD for people that like to compete using the De la Riva guard as their key open guard.

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4. GIANNI GRIPPO NEXT GEN DE LA RIVA GUARD [ON DEMAND]

Gianni Grippo is one of the grapplers that you should always look into when trying to figure out guards, especially in the Gi. His take, of course, is a modern one, with lots of crazy De La Riva hybrids that involve lapels and highly attractive entries into attacks. That said, he also offers a great formula for developing the “unpassable” De la Riva as well.

5. Precision De La Riva Attacks by Jay Wadsworth

Wrapping up our top five picks is a title that features Jay Wadsworth. He uses this two-volume instructional to go over highly effective attacks from the De la Riva guard which will not allow people to get even a second of breathing space while you work to get your sweeps and submission attacks.

List Of Every De La Riva Guard DVD Instructional Out There

A few more other titles out there will definitely help you figure out all kinds of details and principles that make the De la Riva such an efficient guard that has withstood the test of time.

1. Effective Old School Guard by Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhaes

Opening up is a title by Vinicus Draculino who always has interesting things to teach. In this open guard instructional, he centers things around the De la Riva, but also offers lots of other “neighboring” guards to connect it with.

2. No Gi Fundamentals Bottom Game by JT TorresJT Torres is another grappler of the Gianni Grippo mold, who is an expert at playing the bottom game in BJJ. In this particular De La Riva DVD, he outlines his NO-Gi game with the most utilized open guard in existence.

3. Collar & Sleeve Guard a Systematic Approach by Isaac Doederlein

For those of you that are exploring the grips that make the De la Riva work, this is the perfect title to get really deep into the world of collar and sleeve gripping.

4. The Bull Sweep & Open Guard Tactics by Charles Negromonte

Somewhat unusual, to be honest, and not really an exclusive De la Riva DVD. However, this one will for sure provide you with more options than you thought, especially given how powerful the bull sweep is.

5. The Berimbolo and Beyond by The Miyao Brothers

A huge DVD by the unmistakable Miyao brothers. It has to do everything with the Berimbolo, which, as it happens. is most effective when launched from the De la Riva guard. Henceforth, you get the ultimate De la Riva system that makes the Berimbolo possible.

6. Attacking The Back Every Match by Roberto Jimenez

Roberto Jimenez made a name for himself as a black belt killer when he was merely a purple belt. his back take system is crazy good and it involves ute a lot of use of the De la Riva guard to set things up.

7. The Aggressive Open Guard No Gi by Johnny Tama

An attack-based De la Riva guard DVD instructional that works without the Gi. A very in-depth approach to looping together attacks from open guards into an easy to integrate system.

8. Playing Guard Against Big Guys by Michael Liera Jr.

Michael Liera Jr. knows a thin or two about beating bigger guys in grappling. In this instructional, he shares many of these secrets, and the De la Riva guard makes an appearance in each of the four volumes.

9. Back Takes For Everyone By Gabriel Arges

Gabriel Argues is usually related to kneebars, but he does have a very slick guard game as well. In fact, you’ll learn how to knee bar people from the De La Riva, while hunting for the back in this one.

10. The Heisen Guard by Malachy Friedman

The Heisen guard, named quite astutely by Malachy Friedman is a very interesting take on the open guard that involves a lot of De la Riva and Reverse De la Riva hybrids.

11. Viking Guards by Tommy Langaker and Espen Mathiesen

Arguably the best-named instructional among all guard instructionals out there. Viking guards will provide you with different options to what your opponents are used to.

12. Dynamic Open Guard 3 DVD Set by Michael Langhi [DVD]

Another of those extra quick and hard to deal with smaller grapplers that cause nightmares to their opponents from the bottom. In fact, Langhi is one of the top authorities on the De la Riva guard, and definitely one of the people to watch if you’re trying to compete with the DLR.

13. AP DE LA RIVA GUARD KRISTIAN WOODMANSEE [ON DEMAND]

A De la Riva DVD instructional meant for all levels of grapplers and especially geared towards the needs of those favoring the Gi.

14. DE LA RIVA GUARD BY VICENTE JUNIOR [ON DEMAND]

An instructional fit for people that have never used the De la Riva and are looking for a step by step manual into how it works.

15. MARCELLO MONTEIRO ADVANCED DE LA RIVA GUARD [ON DEMAND]

If you like to surprise people from the De la Riva guard, this is instructional to turn to. The grip details in this alone are worth acquiring the DVD.

16. ABMAR BARBOSA JIU-JITSU OUTLAW – DE LA RIVA [ON DEMAND]

An outlaw’s take on the open guard game, with the De la Riva Guard being the focus of his system. Moreover, if you like to mess around with the De la Riva – spider guard hybrid, this is the perfect option!

17. AUGUSTO “TANQUINHO” MENDES – GUARD GAME VOL. 1 [ON DEMAND]

Tanaquino’s guard game in the Gi is something most grapplers that have been following the competition scene will easily recognize as one of the best. This instructional will give you an insight into every detail of his elaborate game.

In Conclusion

De la Riva guard DVD instructionals will all teach you different aspects of the De la Riva that you can add to your game, and make your own. It doesn’t matter which title you choose, they all have something to offer you. Understanding the De la Riva is really something of a must for every modern grappler, but it is something Gi competitors simply can’t even try to succeed without.

The Best Rubber Guard DVD And Digital Instructionals

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If you are a Gi player, you most likely do not consider the rubber guard as an available guard option. To be honest, even most No-Gi folks do not go there, unless they’re a part of the 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system, or they are crazy flexible. The rubber guard is actually a great position to use, especially in the sense of preventing guard passes from the closed, or even the half guard. To that extent, apart from that old, original Eddie Bravo Rubber Guard DVD, there are now many resources that cover the position in-depth and make it an option for everyone.

The Rubber guard was designed to prevent people in MMA from being able to punch you. In pure BJJ terms, though, it helps you accomplish two of the main principles of the closed guard – break the posture and close the distance. And no it won’t take you crazy levels of flexibility to be able to get into the position and play it safely, granted, for some of the crazier moves you will need to be pretty dextrous, but you can also develop a mean rubber guard system while being the most brittle grappler in your academy. All you need are the Rubber Guard DVD instructionals below.

The Best Rubber Guard DVD Instructionals Collection

The Rubber Guard is a very interesting guard to have fin with. It offers so many different attacking options that it usually ends ups working purely because people have no idea what is going on. However, that is not the only reason it is effective. The position puts you in a safe spot of sorts, where your guard can not be passed until it is opened up, which is notoriously difficult. Moreover, you get to attack directly from that spot, mostly by manipulating grips and arm hooks.

For those just starting off with the rubber guard, the focus should be on keeping it. It can be a bit tricky in the beginning, seeing as you are holding to one leg with your arm and the other leg is pretty much open on one side while being placed on the opponent’s back or hips. However, there’s a method to the madness here and the position will allow you to enter attacks such as Omoplatas, triangles, and armbars with ease. For the more adventurous you also have Gogoplatas, dead orchards, and a bunch of other craziness that might even take you to rubber mount. Yes, there is such a thing.

The real problem with the rubber guard is who you learn from. Most people that don’t like it usually just have an idea of what it is, and an even worse idea of their capabilities to deal with it. In other words, you need a 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu coach, or someone very very familiar with the rubber guard in order to really understand the position to that extent, going for rubber guard DVD instructionals that feature 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu instructors is your best bet to get world-class information on the position.

The best Rubber Guard DVD

The very best resource you can get on the subject of the Rubber guard is of course, one which features the founder of the position, Eddie Bravo as the instructor. This four-part Rubber Guard DVD is basically the holy grail when it comes to mastering this unusual closed guard variation.

The Ultimate Rubber Guard by Eddie Bravo

With huge success in launching Combat Jiu-Jitsu, Eddie Bravo launched a brand new rubber guard DVD instructional as well, focusing on all the changes and improvements he has made to the guard. Given that his latest instructional on the subject was almost two decades ago, it was about time. The instructional has four parts, each covering a different stage of the rubber guard in a progressive and logical manner.

In fact, Eddie Bravo covers the entire evolution of the rubber guard, going over all the original stuff and giving reasons behind the new modifications. He then explores his modern rubber guard, wrapping up with rubber guard variations that also include a rubber half guard.

The List Of Every Rubber Guard DVD Instructional In The Market Today

Following the “Holy Grail” of Rubber guard DVD instructionals by Eddie Bravo, let’s now look at several different ones that are just as useful as our top pick, especially if you already have some experience with the position.

1. Rubber Guard: Concepts From Half Guard by Richie Martinez

Richie Martinez is one of Eddie Bravo’s best black belts, especially when it comes to competition. Also a breakdancer, Richie has a very original style of grappling and is a true master of the Rubber guard. he is perhaps most versed with it in the entire 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu system. That is precisely why instead of focusing on the rubber guard, he has an instructional out on the less utilized, but at least just as effective rubber half guard. This is a DVD that ties in perfectly with all the others that cover the original rubber guard position, providing you with a nasty system to play from the bottom.

2. Rubber Guard: The Meathook by Brandon McCaghren

Brandon is by far my favorite instructor from the 10th Planet System. He has a real knack for teaching, along with, of course, being as innovative and open-minded as the rest of the 10th Planet bunch. In this rubber guard DVD instructional Brandon covers the meathook, a very specific portion of the rubber guard that allows for even more safety form passing and even easier transitions into attacking.

3. 10th Planet Fundamentals by JM Holland & Zach Maslany

This DVD instructional covers all the drills that 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu gyms use to warm up with. Of course, they involve lots and lots of rubber guard drills, including entries and follow-ups. I’d urge you to look into this DVD only after you’ve established a great base for playing the rubber guard by using any of the other instructionals reviewed above. That said, everyone can benefit from watching this one, regardless of level.

In Conclusion

The rubber guard is a fun tool to have in your arsenal. it will help you surprise people and get out of tough spots if you plan on using it only occasionally. If you’re planning on developing an entire game around it people will pretty much be clueless about what to do with it once caught inside. The rubber guard DVD instructionals we reviewed above are literally all you need to develop the meanest rubber guard game outside of actually training full time with one of the instructors from the DVDs.