Foundations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Bernardo Faria
795 reviews · 4.95 / 5
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The Battle Tested Half Guard by Bernardo Faria has 252 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.95 out of 5. 95% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from July 24, 2018 to August 27, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
thank for all the knowledge
Outstanding instructional. Take the opportunity to learn from one of the absolute best. Clear and concise instruction with excellent details. You can immediately add the techniques to your game
Amazing
Wonderful passes from Bernardo. I want to use these too.
Mostly focusing on half guard as a position from which to sweep and get on top
concise and thorough, thankyou!
Helpful DVD, informative
Bernardo is a master half guard player. I have been studying his game for over 10 years and I'm still learning things.
That's what distinguishes a master, thank you Bernardo. Enjoy.
Keep coming back to this video every year. Over under is a big part of my passing game thanks to this video.
It's Bernardo do you I need to say more. Guy is a beast and knows his stuff.
This is an incredible tutorial. All concepts that I learn I use in all my training session with a lot of success. Thanks Bernardo
Very detailed, well explained. Bernardo's game is a slow, pressure based game, ideal for bigger, slower, older guys. Works in great combination with pressure passing. Make sure to get that dvd too.
Great insights
Highly recommended for everybody who plays deep half. Lots of troubleshooting, very detailed and easy to understand. Will level up your depp half 100%.
Great stuff. It's been tested. Thanks Bernardo!
Bernardo is good at this. Bernardo has approved these passes. I recommend it.
Very effective breakdowns and moves
I love all of the various different scenarios Bernardo breaks down
The passages are tested. And there is no doubt about anything. Gratitude
These are his crowning techniques. Take it, and don't hesitate
As a Half guard / Deep half guard player myself this is pure gold ! Hit the Faria sweep in competition and it really works ! :D
Super
Pulling half guard
This is great stuff from Bernardo. It's his weapon.
Bernardo shows his battle tested half guard from different situations including going from standing to half guard... some really good points to add to my half guard game.
Very well explained and easy To follow
good
Been coming back to this instructional over the past five years and keep picking up little tips to improve my game. Used the Push Away Deep Half Setup today against a training partner 20 years younger than me...I'm in my 50s.
Very useful
Half guard is my go to guard. This instructional was very useful for figuring out the position.
Bernardo is one of the best teachers in BJJ and gives a great half guard system
Bernardo won with this. I've wanted this for a long time. Thank you. I recommend it.
There are full of very effective and useful technics in this video. 100% recommed!
Couple this with the pressure passing and you’ve got yourself a whole game
Cool video from a legend. I've always wanted to purchase one. Thank you!
As a black belt in my 40's, Bernardo's game is a godsend that will keep me rolling for years to come.
great
Very helpful instructional
Very good and well structured
Really improved my lapel half guard and deep half, I was really successful especially with the lapel one
Half Guard
A wonderful tutorial on The Half Guard
best half guard dvd
This instructional by Professor Bernardo is great! I’m not as athletic and quick as I use to be, so I had to rely on slowing down my opponent through pressure. My Professor loves this system and its what we use a lot. Great video!
Great addition to the games, especially for less athletic/flexible competitors like me 😅
The camera angles could have been improved for better understanding
I found the content very interesting and informative. I was able to easy understand the techniques and the concepts. If you are wanting to build up your half guard game this is the instructional.
This has without a doubt improved my Half Guard game.
Some great info here on getting into half guard. As a smaller grappler I am always looking for ways to prevent bigger guys from passing my guard and these are extremely useful
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