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The Battle Tested Half Guard by Bernardo Faria

Learn the easiest and most effective sweep in bjj that you can use to sweep bigger and stronger opponents everytime

  • Bernardo Faria is a 5x Black Belt World Champion
  • Bernardo has won the Open Weight Division at the Adult Black Belt Worlds
  • His easy to use half guard system will give you a whole new perspective on bjj
  • Bernardo's half guard has worked time and time again at the highest levels and it WILL work for you
  • Transform your game


Digital Video + Flow Chart & Visual Notes

Watching our videos is the best way to learn, but it can be hard to remember everything. Deepen your understanding of the concepts in this video by adding flowcharts, plus notes with embedded videos. You’ll learn this system better and more quickly!

Course Content

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Introduction 0 - 00:59
How To Pull Half Guard 00:59 - 4:19
Faking The Single To Pull Half Guard 4:20 - 7:50
Pulling Half Guard From Knees With Cross Arm 7:51 - 12:32
Pulling Half Guard From Knees 12:33 - 16:18
Single Leg Half Sweep 16:19 - 21:31
Single Leg Half Finishing Options 21:32 - 27:19
Finishing Options When Opponent Stands During Sweep 27:20 - 30:28
Counter To When Opponent Kicks Out Of Single Leg Half 30:29 - 33:12
Lapel Behind The Leg Sweep 33:13 - 36:51
Single Leg Sweep When Opponent Has Knee On Chest 36:52 - 40:30
Half Guard Sweep From Knee Cut 40:31 - 43:46

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Last Chance Sweep 0 - 3:39
How To Push Him Away From Knee Cut 3:40 - 6:10
Preventing Reverse Half Guard 6:11 - 10:48
Reverse Half Guard Sweep 10:49 - 13:07
Deep Half Guard Setup From Z Guard 13:08 - 18:20
Tips For Getting Deep Half 18:21 - 21:25
Push Away Deep Half Setup 21:26 - 24:44
Faria Sweep 24:45 - 30:27
Breaking Grips During Faria Sweep 30:28 - 33:42
Deep Half To Single Leg 33:43 - 37:02
Deep Half To Half Deep Half 37:03 - 41:28

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Turkish Get Up 0 - 4:11
Turkish Get Up Against Deep Pass 4:12 - 6:25
Defending The Kimura And Chokes From Deep Half 6:26 - 9:25
Throw Away The Trash Sweep When opponent Stands Up 9:26 - 13:07
Guard Recovery And Bridge 13:08 - 17:21
Half Deep Half Guard Sweep 17:22 - 22:50
Half Deep Half Guard Sweep Without Lapel 22:51 - 25:47
Omoplata From Half Guard 25:48 - 28:58
Setting Up Single Of Deep Half When Opponent Switches Base 28:59 - 31:43
Faria Sweep By Lifting OVer The Head 31:44 - 33:34
Guillotine Defense During Single Leg 33:35 - 36:31
Deep Half Guard From Closed Guard 36:32 - 39:10

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Introduction 0 - 1:46
First Roll Against Fernando Reis 1:47 - 24:57
Second Roll against Michael Zenga 24:58 - 31:21
Thrid Roll Against Marc Berman 31:22 - 38:58
Fourth Roll Against Kyle Misuraca 38:59 - 47:13

The Battle Tested Half Guard Is A 4-Part Instructional Detailing How To Successfully Use Half Guard To Defeat Opponent’s of All Shapes And Sizes!

What Will You Learn?

Half Guard is a necessity for everyone in BJJ. Whether you are using it to escape from bad positions, or using it proactively as your go-to guard, half guard plays a vital role in the overall strategy of BJJ. 5x world champ Bernardo Faria is known to have one of the best half guards in the entire sport. Battle Tested Half Guard is a 4-part instructional uncovering all of his best entries, controls, counters, sweeps, back takes, and MORE!

Bernardo’s half guard is legendary for a multitude of reasons, one main reason is that opponents KNEW it was coming yet couldn’t stop it. Perhaps what is even more impressive is that Bernardo has packaged that entire system into an easy-to-learn format that grapplers of all levels, shapes, and sizes can immediately start to add to their own arsenal.

The series covers how to successfully enter and secure half guard from a wide range of situations. This ensures you will always be able to find a way to work into half guard, which after a short time with the series will become one of your go-to positions!

From there you will find a host of options to secure sweeps, back takes, and even transitions to other half guard variations. As an added bonus Bernardo includes some live rolling footage to show you his tried and true half guard in action!

So Whats On This Series? 

PART 1

  • Introduction
  • How To Pull Half Guard
  • Faking The Single To Pull Half Guard
  • Pulling Half Guard From Knees With Cross Arm
  • Pulling Half Guard From Knees
  • Single Leg Half Sweep Single Leg Half Finishing Options
  • Finishing Options When Opponent Stands During Sweep
  • Counter To When Opponent Kicks Out Of Single Leg Half
  • Lapel Behind The Leg Sweep
  • Single Leg Sweep When Opponent Has Knee On Chest
  • Half Guard Sweep From Knee Cut


PART 2

  • Last Chance Sweep
  • How To Push Him Away From Knee Cut
  • Preventing Reverse Half Guard
  • Reverse Half Guard Sweep
  • Deep Half Guard Setup From Z Guard
  • Tips For Getting Deep Half
  • Push Away Deep Half Setup
  • Faria Sweep
  • Breaking Grips During Faria Sweep
  • Deep Half To Single Leg
  • Deep Half To Half Deep Half


PART3

  • Turkish Get Upturkish Get Up Against Deep Pass
  • Defending The Kimura And Chokes From Deep Half
  • Throw Away The Trash Sweep When Opponent Stands Up
  • Guard Recovery And Bridge
  • Half Deep Half Guard Sweep
  • Half Deep Half Guard Sweep Without Lapel
  • Omoplata From Half Guard
  • Setting Up Single Of Deep Half When Opponent Switches Base
  • Faria Sweep By Lifting Over The Head
  • Guillotine Defense During Single Leg
  • Deep Half Guard From Closed Guard


PART 4

  • Introduction
  • First Roll Against Fernando Reis
  • Second Roll Against Michael Zenga
  • Third Roll Against Marc Berman
  • Fourth Roll Against Kyle Misuraca

So What Does It Cost?

$79.00

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