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Timeless Half Guard Passing by Rafael Lovato

Dismantle, Deconstruct, and Pass the Half Guard with One of The Greatest Guard Passers in The History of BJJ Competition, Rafael Lovato Jr.

  • Rafael Lovato Jr. is one of the most sought after instructors in the world and one of the greatest American competitors of the last two decades, boasting a treasure chest of IBJJF Gold, multiple prestigious grappling titles, and an undefeated MMA record (Bellator 10-0)
  • Pick apart bottom players with a legendary technique that will neutralize flexibility, movement, and shut down your opponent's ability to attack in one complete system
  • Lovato Jr. has had so much success passing from top half guard that he refers to it as the “half mount” and he wants YOU to feel the exact same way about this dynamic position

Course Content

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Intro 0
Why Pass the Half Guard 2:23
Cross Face 10:56
Mount to Knee Cut 26:35
Cross Shoulder 34:09
Cross Shoulder Knee Cut Option 44:29

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Near Side Underhook 0
Far Side Knee Cut 4:09
Dealing with Deep Half utilizing Brabo Choke 7:59
3/4 Mount Stopping the Deep Half 24:11

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Attacking the Neck from 3/4 Mount 0
Attacking the Neck from 3/4 Mount part 2 19:06
Kimura from Cross Shoulder 26:28
Spiral Armbar 36:56

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Killing the Butterfly Hook 0
Killing the Underhook 12:05
Preventing the Coyote Half Guard 22:54
Knee Switching to Kill Deep Half 26:57
Outro 42:31

Use Lovatos’s signature attacks to submit during the guard pass, as you create a more dynamic passing game with multiple threats!

 

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What Will You Learn?

In 2007 Rafael Lovato Jr. got the attention of the entire BJJ community when he became the first American to capture a Brazilian Nationals Title. Over the course of the last two decades, he’s cemented himself as a legend of the sport, claiming IBJJF World Titles and even a Bellator Title, that came by way of a picture-perfect MMA record of 10-0. With timeless half guard passing, Lovato Jr. will introduce you to the system that's brought him so much success, he refers to it as the “half mount”! Shut down aggressive guard players, neutralize that young guy flexibility that gives you fits, and master submissions that pair perfectly with Lovato’s classic passing sequences, all under the guidance of a man that's revered and well-known for immense pressure and high percentage guard passing at the highest levels! 

In 4 easily digestible volumes, Lovato will guide you as you master the key details of his most high percentage passing sequences. You'll start with an intro to why Lovato prefers the position so much, so you can get familiar with the benefits of the system. Learn fire-forged knee cut technique, prevent common transitions, lock on devastating chokes as you pass, negate under hooks, and recruit game-changing passing secrets that will help you shut down and dominate even the most aggressive bottom players! 

Develop a timeless top game with half guard strategies that have been tested at the highest levels of BJJ competition. Whether you're an older practitioner looking for a game that's pressure-based with NO wasted movement or a young gun looking to learn the secrets of a pro, Timeless Half Guard Passing will help you navigate the guard exchange with increased awareness, a new toolbox full of tricks, and an approach that's been tested time and time again over the past two decades! 

So, What Exactly Do You Get?


PART 1

  • INTRO
  • WHY PASS THE HALF GUARD
  • CROSS FACE
  • MOUNT TO KNEE CUT
  • CROSS SHOULDER
  • CROSS SHOULDER KNEE CUT OPTION

    PART 2

  • NEAR SIDE UNDERHOOK
  • FAR SIDE KNEE CUT
  • DEALING WITH DEEP HALF UTILIZING BRABO CHOKE
  • 3/4 MOUNT STOPPING THE DEEP HALF

    PART 3

  • ATTACKING THE NECK FROM 3/4 MOUNT
  • ATTACKING THE NECK FROM 3/4 MOUNT PART 2
  • KIMURA FROM CROSS SHOULDER
  • SPIRAL ARMBAR

    PART 4

  • KILLING THE BUTTERFLY HOOK
  • KILLING THE UNDERHOOK
  • PREVENTING THE COYOTE HALF GUARD
  • KNEE SWITCHING TO KILL DEEP HALF
  • OUTRO


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