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.
This is the only instructional I've seen that focuses on the single leg half guard with the lapel trapping the leg and that keeps everything really simple.
Great instructional, bite size pieces to fill in the critical gaps in my game! Easy to follow from start to finish!
Getting past peoples guards was a major issue for me, this helped a bunch
Great instructional.
Very simple yet effective techniques. I really liked that Bernardo shows multiple variations for each sweep based on what the opponent does. I also appreciate the videos of him rolling with resisting opponents, it puts things into perspective, especially how hard you sometimes have to work to get into the right position.
Great instructional for anyone want to be really affective in half guard...Bernardo is amazing instructor!
Throughout my fist years of training BJJ, i didnt have a systematic approach as is more regular today. After beeing away from BJJ for about one year, and not having a system i picked up this instructional together with Battle Tested Pressure Passing to get me started. I had immediate success both in competition and in training and it has been my base for expanding my game and developing for the last 4 years. The system Bernardo teaches is easy, straight to the point, and will get you sweeping and passing in no time. Now, a 3-stripe brown belt closing in on my black belt, owning and going through many instructionals, I can easily say this has been the one that has impacted me the most.
This half guard works great whether you are athletic and flexible or not. It is very simple to learn and easy to apply.
Great for beginners through black belt!
Bernardo's Half-guard is well developed and this instructional is reflective of that level of experience.
Awesome instructional especially for a beginner.
Excellent Video!
I've been able to easily add this to my game. Great instruction and easy to follow. Bernardo gives enough detail without overwhelming you.
Very helpful for reviewing and improving my half guard. Bernardo is a fantastic instructor.
It's a huge honor to learn from the best half-guard player of all time, really detailed and efficient for older guys like me!
Great foundational series for using the lapel to reinforce wrestling up
Fantastic and easy to follow.
Great instructional. Bernardo’s half guard game is a real game changer. Very recommended. A must have. No doubts. Top
A go to for bigger, unflexible, older guys. Simple and straight forward techniques (flexibility and athleticism are unnecessary). Really liked the single half sweep with the lapel folding (nearly unstoppable once is set)
As member of team Alliance I got the pleasure of going out to the pans and worlds to compete. I got to witness Bernardo using these techniques on some of the best in the world.
Absolutely amazing knowledge....
Great Half Guard video, from one of the best of all-time!
Bernardo's half guard is my go to game as an older grappler (47 year old purple belt). This really works! This ereis (as well as the no-gi version) has revolutionized my game and I recommend this series to everyone who wants to have an efficient game.
Bernardo explains everything clearly, the techniques are simple & effective & they flow together naturally. BJJ fanatics app is great as well and I enjoy downloading the content to watch when not connected to WiFi.
Mr. Faria does a great job of filing in some holes I had in my half guard game. I’m 43 and began my half guard journey at White Belt as I believed it was the best choice for me giving my age and build. I’am Currently re-watching the instructional and implementing what I am learning on the mat. Very good instruction and I believe it will help take my game to new levels.
Love it!!
Nice details
I have purchased 3 of your videos now and all have been of the same great quality. I am always excited to drill what I have learned from your video the next day and surprise my training partner. Before long I will purchase all of your videos!
As always great explanation and the feeling You are really wanted to understand every detail!
The absolute best tutorial on the half-guard that I’ve ever seen!
great video!!! Very easy to understand, looking forward to add another to my collection. thanks
Phenomenal instruction
Love Bernardo Faria and his collection of techniques. I’ll be buying more
Love the details oss
so far. only 7 minutes in tho
The half guard videos shows a logical progression from how to begin a half guard sequence through how to advance your position. At key points Bernardo F. also repeats critical sequences to reinforce their importance. Overall, very helpful
Very good instructions. Great for older guy. The video gives a clear understanding of how to integrate deep half guard and half guard.
Super helpful to a hopeful white belt!
Been studying this during COVID19 while my gym has closed and gained valuable tools for the half guard
Amazing job in bringing together all these experts.
I study under a Gordo BJJ school so half guard is a must. This perfectly supplements what I learn in class and helps put me one step ahead in class. Could not fault
Bernardo does an amazing job of showing this unique, systematized half guard method. I'm not able to train right now because of the pandemic but I'm crazy excited to get back to it after watching this because it's going to be my new secret weapon
I find myself playing half-guard frequently. To have an instructional by such a renowned half-guard master as Prof. Faria has been invaluable.
Thank you for this! I learned a lot during this pandemic lockdown.
This video is very usefull. the techniques are clearly explained and accurately shown.
Bernardo is such a likable guy and easy to listen to he covers so many great details in his explanations, also these are very effective techniques at all levels:)
Bernardo does an excellent job of showing proper positioning, attacks, and trouble shooting from the half guard. Cant recommend this enough
Bernardo Is the best, really appreciate him giving this to the community
Excellent video. Fundamental and approachable game for the Everyman.
Great techniques and taught by one of the best in world!
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