The Secrets of the Godoi Choke and the Seated Open Guard by Roberto Godoi

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Roberto Godoi—living legend, innovator, and creator of the trademarked Godoi Choke—breaks down one of the most unique evolutions of a classic submission ever developed

Go beyond the basic mechanics and learn the pressure, timing, and structural details that make this choke so feared in competition.
This course doesn’t stop at chokes. Godoi reveals a complete offensive ecosystem built around the seated open guard, giving you a powerful framework of attacks, sweeps, transitions, and reaction-based counters.
Whether you’re a competitor or a dedicated student, this instructional provides the clarity and depth needed to elevate your entire game.

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro	0
Omoplata	0:22
Loop Choke	11:28
Open Guard Single Leg Defense Sweep	19:11
Godoi Choke	28:10
Loop Choke From Toreando And Collar Drag To Back Take	34:29
Modify Butterfly Sweep	41:55
Modify Scissors Sweep	49:25
Triangle From Knee Cut	1:00:18 - (1:06:52)

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro	0
From Turtle	0:20
Double Leg	10:28
Guard	13:16 - (18:05)

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What Will you Learn?

Roberto Godoi—living legend, innovator, and creator of the trademarked Godoi Choke—breaks down one of the most unique evolutions of a classic submission ever developed. Go beyond the basic mechanics and learn the pressure, timing, and structural details that make this choke so feared in competition.

This course doesn’t stop at chokes. Godoi reveals a complete offensive ecosystem built around the seated open guard, giving you a powerful framework of attacks, sweeps, transitions, and reaction-based counters. Whether you’re a competitor or a dedicated student, this instructional provides the clarity and depth needed to elevate your entire game.

What You’ll Learn

Master the Trademarked Godoi Choke

Full technical breakdown and hidden finishing angles
How to set it up from multiple grips and reactions
Subtle adjustments that create unstoppable pressure

Build a Complete Seated Open Guard System

Posture control, grip strategy, and distance management
How to neutralize pressure passers and explosive guard breakers
Core concepts that make the guard efficient at any level

Create Attack Chains, Not One-Off Moves

Flow seamlessly between chokes, sweeps, and joint locks
Turn every reaction into a counterattack
Develop a coherent system instead of isolated techniques

High-Percentage Sweeps & Transitions

Godoi’s favorite sweep sequences from the seated guard
How to break balance and expose dominant positions
Direct pathways from sweeps into finishing attacks

Finishing Details You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

Championship-tested angles, grips, and pressure points
Timing-based methods for clean, decisive submissions
Principles developed over decades of teaching and competition

Taught by a BJJ Icon

Learn from Roberto Godoi, one of the most respected innovators in the sport
Clear instruction suitable for all belt levels
Techniques proven effective by elite athletes worldwide

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

Intro
Omoplata
Loop Choke
Open Guard Single Leg Defense Sweep
Godoi Choke
Loop Choke From Toreando And Collar Drag To Back Take
Modify Butterfly Sweep
Modify Scissors Sweep
Triangle From Knee Cut

Part 2

Intro
From Turtle
Double Leg
Guard

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