The Battle Tested Half Guard by Bernardo Faria
252 reviews · 4.95 / 5
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Foundations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Bernardo Faria has 795 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.95 out of 5. 96% are five-star and 1 is one or two stars. Reviews run from June 9, 2018 to November 8, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
Bernardo is very easy to learn from in this video. He explains how certain moves can be dangerous and how to do them properly. I have not finished it yet but I know this set will be a reference for a long time.
Amazing content! You are the best!
This is the first instructional I've had from Bernardo. It is excellent. Really straight to the point, practical instruction. Well-explained. So many little things that I've missed that are real game changers. 100% recommend.
fundamentas are the base.
I really enjoyed the stuff in this instructionals. A wide, but not too wide for a novice, variety of techniques with enough, but not too much to be overwhelmed at the start, details. Probably, one can find all of these on YouTube, but the most important added value for me was a clear structure that allows one to start with writing one's game plan right away.
Very comprehensive. Would recommend to anyone looking to try to expand their butterfly gaurd game.
I like this instructional a lot it really helps me understand technique can’t wait to put it to use. Awesome video
Good basics !
This is an amazing educational video reference especially for beginners like me. Before purchasing the video, I was often lost on the scope of the fundamentals that I should start with. After I got Bernardo Faria's Foundations of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, it definitely pointed me in the right direction. It increased my knowledge of the fundamentals and allowed me to understand the techniques and movements more comprehensively. This is definitely essential for those starting out on their BJJ journey. I find myself more confident now in different training situations because of this series. Cheers!
Found this very helpful. Would suggests to anyone looking for a stronger grasp on the foundations of jiu jitsu
This guy has a gift for teaching: great at anticipating details you probably missed, great at progressing through material logically.
There was new techniques to learn and tips and tricks for ones I already knew. Ni matter where you look or who you listen, fundamentals are the foundation. For the money, you will learn new and tweeks to solidify your game.
Great
it really help with my fundamentals
Really good instructional. Everyone should have this. I’ll be using it as a review guide for my whole BJJ career.
Super good to get back into Fundamentals. With Faria my basics is on another level now.
this video is mandatory for all beginners. just perfect.
Exceptional instructional with multi angle views to help any skill level improve their fundamental movements. Highly recommend this video. You get the how to, but also tips on what not to do so your jiu jitsu can improve immediately
This is excellent! I keep going back to it. Thank you BJJ Fanatics.
Great video series ,very clear instructions and well filmed.. it's been a great help for a beginner like me trying to get the basics ..
Foundations of BJJ is very thorough and clear. I've learned many basic moves that I'm looking forward to trying on the mats. The explanations of not just how, but also why and when to use these techniques is excellent. The amount of content here is a great value. Thanks!
Awesome thank you
Very in-depth explanation
As a 2nd decree blackbelt in judo i pick up techniques easily, however,i have a lifetime of bad habits accumulated during my judo career. Now these video's are a great place to start adopting new good habits for BJJ.
White belt in BJJ and a Black Belt in Judo. This is must see video for any Judoka cross training in BJJ. The camera angles are good and the detail explanations of techniques are exceptional.
The friendliest bloke on you tube and love the instructional on fundamentals with all extra details , awesome
Good lockdown viewing
Truly a fantastic overview of the basics that build the foundation of one’s jiu jitsu pyramid, with excellent invisible details that can perfect anyone’s game.
Huge honor for me to write a review here. Has the essesentials. Good to practice them during covid 19 pandemic. Had this video for almost a year. I've been training for very little time. This video is like an encyclopedia you can go back and refer to stuff. You get your money's worth
Me and my brother are just getting started with bjj, but with bjj fanatics we are learning fast and thorough. Will definitely try more videos.
Well explained. Not overly complicated
Great , Faria - best of the best
best ever,
Very technical, I learned many important details, Thanks!
I really like his focus on the basics, once you get these down, the rest comes naturally.
Great content delivered by very skilled practitioners 👍�😀
Sebastien
Very importanch da foondamentals! Bernardo explains things well and links them to the big picture and provides an overall strategy for an effective gi game.
It’s really helped me a lot to really understand why we do some of things taught in class
Really enjoyed it great to refresh the fundamentals.
Professor Faria is my favorite instructor. He’s clear and down to earth
Huge honor for me
A great introduction for newcomers and a great recap for advanced users alike
Great way to get techniques that will apply even at the top levels
Fantástico. GRACIAS BERNARDO!!!!
a nice compilation to review, or learn new techniques
Very helpful! The extra details really help in the learning process. Thank you!
This video had a lot of good information just like Bernardo’s other videos. This was one of the videos that I got for free from BJJ fanatics that they were giving away so people have something to watch while BJJ schools were closed. Not many companies go out of their way like that to take care of their customers. BJJ fanatics has some of the best quality videos out there. They are the only ones I will by my videos from.
Very detailed description. For sure gained a lot of quality knowledge.
If you're new or wanting to relearn the basics this video does the job and then some. Yuge honor for us!
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