Foundations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Bernardo Faria
787 reviews · 4.95 / 5
Bernardo Faria · Combo
Jiu Jitsu For Old Guys Bottom Game: Half Guard and Closed Guard by Bernardo Faria has 134 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.91 out of 5. 91% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from December 30, 2021 to September 6, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
92 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 4.86 |
| Blue | 21 | 4.90 |
| Purple | 20 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 13 | 5.0 |
| Black | 10 | 5.0 |

Jiu Jitsu For Old Guys Bottom Game: Half Guard and Closed Guard by Bernardo Faria is currently listed on the BJJ Fanatics storefront at $197.00 USD. View Jiu Jitsu For Old Guys Bottom Game: Half Guard and Closed Guard by Bernardo Faria on BJJ Fanatics
Great information, Bernardo explains each technique in-depth and demonstrates them perfectly for anyone to understand. Being an older grappler at 56 these are perfect for me to use. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to improve their bottom game.
Bernardo always brings the knowledge!
Comprehensive techniques for the old guys who like the bottom game.
amazing
good stuff
great details for chaining sweeps and passing.
Concise, well structures, and effective. I am 37 and this has helped me get control of some of the 20-year-old white belts that don't understand the words, "slow down".
Concise, well structured, and effective. I'm 37 and it has helped me roll with those 20-year-old white belts who don't understand the words, "slow down".
Bernardo is a specialist in these positions; it's no coincidence that he was a 4-time world champion. These are very efficient positions that will certainly help you on your jiu-jitsu journey. Thank you, Bernardo.
Bernardo does a great job in simplifying and explaining how to play from the bottom position for older grapplers. Some great details and strategic insights into how and why the Closed Guard and Half Guard are such efficient and effective guards to play for older grapplers, once you know how to play them correctly! Huge Honour to watch and learn from these! Thank you Mr Bernardo.
Clear and concise, great ideas about half guard and closed guard.
Good instruction
Simple and effective!
Very easy to understand and apply.
Good overview of half and closed guard but very high level
Great stuff, helpful for the less young and athletic
Excellent instructor it help me a lot
Good
I'm not old, but there is still a great wealth of information that Bernardo provides here. There is a strong emphasis on technique and a great template that can be applied to everyone.
Highly recommended for all us old folks! easy to learn and apply. These will length your training time on the mat!
Lost of good technis
I really liked this instructional had some good concepts, especially to work on my game with bigger people
It was very good. I learned important techniques, especially for older athletes like myself.
Great content
I'm a control base player in my jiu jitsu. I follow danaher alot and I love hoe Bernardo teaches his techniques that easily flow into what i am already doing in my game. Im able to add more details and a different style to my game that I can and will eventually blend into my own. Great series!
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