The Buchecha Takedown System In The Gi by Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida
75 reviews · 4.93 / 5
Marcus Almeida · Combo
The Buchecha Half Guard by Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida has 122 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.98 out of 5. 98% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from August 5, 2019 to August 16, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 18 | 5.0 |
| Blue | 11 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 7 | 5.0 |
| Purple | 5 | 5.0 |
| White | 4 | 5.0 |

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Good
Really good content and different applications. One of my favourite videos on here. Great half guard content too.
Awesome
Make it possible to use a more aggressive half guard.
Heaps of sweeps from knee shield, deep half and a switching base position. Good details where to apply pressure, setting up momentum and the timing.
Amazing techniques. I've always loved playing half guard and this DVD has taken that part of my game to the next level.
I was on Buchecha seminar in Berlin. Great guy, great competitor, great technique. Lot of positions to learn. Highly recommend.
Love Buchecha's style since he is the same size as me. He provides integral details regarding half guard defense and attacks. Im happy I got these online applications.
Top, I added many small things to my game.
Great half guard
In my opinion Marcus Buchecha is one of the best instructor in bjjfanatics. He is showing techiques in very easy way. Always have some techiques that I didnt know. For me te most effective was sweeps from deep halfgurd. Totaly recomend this instructional!
Buscheha show a lot of intresting details
Buchecha goes from the simplest approach to a more complex game, great tutorial.
Essential details
Watching currently to see what I can put to use. I find myself getting to half guard regularly and need options to go from there. Looks promising so far
Video molto utili per migliorare le tecniche grazie ai dettagli spigati bene da Buchecha.
I love half guard and I am always trying to get there. It just works for my body structure. This instructional is awesome!
Very good tutorial the half guard. Easy to translate into non-competition, self defense skills. Buchecha is one of the best super heavyweights in BJJ and it's awesome to see how he maneuvers through the half guard position.
My favorite guard for fighting other heavyweights. This guard takes my weakness and makes it my strong suite.
Awesome instructional especially for slowing down your opponent
Great for any half guard player
Great material
Great system
This series by Buchecha is considered effective for both beginners and experienced practitioners, offering clear and concise techniques focused on the positions - to be appreciated the didactic with which he opens different chains of attack.
instructional series with techniques performed by a champion, with numerous details and final sparring
instructional series with techniques performed by a champion, with numerous details and final sparring
Half guard sweep and position tips with final sparring
Half guard sweep and position tips with final sparring
good
Details that changes your game, and make you play it more confidently.
excellent vision from half guard
Great!
nice
very effective techniques from hal guard
Great details. Easy to follow!
Bucheca sharing his half guard has been an excellent addition to my game!!
Great course
This helped my half guard a lot! I learned a lot of stuff that i didn’t know and it helped me understand how to teach better for my students as well! 10/10 would recommend for anyone!
Good video to combine with Lucas leite videos
Very descriptive and easy to follow.
Great content
good content and details for various situations.
This was a great intro to half guard. I don't play half much and wanted to a good refresher. This was a good fit for me. I prefer it to many of the other half guard videos out there.
Excellent content for my game because I am strong working out half guard to control positions and submissions. Instruction is very detailed and concise
This is a must have for any half guard enthusiast!!!
The best half guard by Buchecha
I'm used to playing RDLR but everyone at my new gym passes on their knees, so having these half guard concepts and options is a big help. Buchecha also does a great job explaining the "why" and not just the "how"
Great breakdown of this position with tons of instructions to help ti level-up.
My Halfguard game improved Tremendously. This tutorial help me build my confidence in bottom Halfguard!
great content and highly valuable information
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