Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Bottom and Top Half Guard

Bonus Footage - How to do an Omaplata

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Last updated 9/2019

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What you'll learn

The students will learn how to execute a wide variety of important Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques.
With the main emphasis being on the Bottom and Top Half Guard techniques and the Omaplata.
Identify different variations of passing depending on the opponent in bottom half-guard reaction
Learn how to pass the knee shield

Course content

1 section • 6 lectures • 1h 5m total length

Introduction1:06
Explore complete jiu-jitsu techniques through dvd videos, including take-downs and self-defense, use the tools to train, and discover a second dvd that introduces more techniques to raise your level.
The Top Half Guard38:26
learn effective top half guard passing strategies, including breaking the knee shield, collar grips, and transitions to mount, with variations and leg attack options like knee bars and toe holds.
How to Do an Omoplata19:59
Learn the omoplata from bottom and top half guard, using butterfly, lasso, and spider guard transitions to control the arm and finish with sweeps and submissions.
Closing Comments0:37
Enhance your brazilian jiu-jitsu bottom and top half guard with this course, as videos complement each other; watch sessions, visit the Beverly Hills club, and elevate your game and defense.
Bonus - BJJ Tips from Scott2:08
Learn Scott's favorite back-control sequence from the half guard, using a seatbelt kimura grip, maintaining both hooks, and finishing the back when the opponent moves.
Bonus - BJJ Tip from Richard2:50
Learn the kimura hug from side control, converting to a kimura or Americana, using a base switch and a leg over the head for leverage.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites required to taking this course but it would help to have some basic knowledge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). Students should be physically fit to start BJJ and will need a training partner.

Description

Top Half Guard Pass: This section of the instructional program, led by Master Marcus Vinicius Di Lucia and his son Vinny, delves into the intricacies of top half-guard positioning. The instructors emphasize the significance of passing the half guard as a gateway to achieving a superior position, primed for launching attacks. The instruction begins by elucidating the technique for passing the knee shield and subsequently progresses through various pass variations contingent on the reactions of the opponent in bottom half-guard. The video offers a comprehensive view, covering essential aspects such as pressure passing, lapel/collar control, standing passes, and a range of high-percentage submission attacks.

How to Perform an Omoplata: In the latter part of the instructional program, Master Marcus Vinicius Di Lucia provides a meticulous breakdown of the omoplata submission, elucidating the nuances of this shoulder lock. He initiates this section by delineating the requisite control for executing the omoplata and detailing how to set up the submission from various guard positions. After demonstrating fundamental set-up techniques, the instruction extends to addressing submission and sweep counter variations designed for instances when the opponent defends against the omoplata.

Additionally, the program features insights from two accomplished black belts who have trained extensively with Master Marcus for numerous years: Scott Caan and Richard Cohen.

About the Instructors:

Marcus Vinicius Di Lucia initiated his martial arts journey at the age of five with Judo, accumulating an impressive array of titles in State, National, and International Championships. His transition to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu commenced at 17, ultimately leading to a black belt in both Judo (awarded by Master Alfredo Dornelles in 1986) and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (bestowed by Grand Master Fransisco Mansur in 1992). Presently holding a 6th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Marcus is the proprietor of The Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club in California.

Vinny Di Lucia, raised within the sphere of Judo and Jiu Jitsu under the guidance of his father, Master Marcus Vinicius Di Lucia, has also honed his skills across various disciplines, including Muay Thai, Wrestling, Krav Maga, and Mixed Martial Arts. As a 1st-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Vinny frequently assumes the role of instructor for classes and seminars.

Who this course is for:

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) instructors and students at any level should take this course to learn some of the finer details of BJJ.