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The Flow Chart System Open Guard Part 1 by Eric Laporte reviews
The Flow Chart System Open Guard Part 1 by Eric Laporte has 11 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 5.0 out of 5. 100% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from June 11, 2021 to December 15, 2025. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
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Who reviewed The Flow Chart System Open Guard Part 1 by Eric Laporte
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| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
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| White | 2 | 5.0 |
| Blue | 1 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 1 | 5.0 |
| Black | 1 | 5.0 |
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The reviews
great instructionnal
great coverage of a 3 guard system with dlr, lasso and collar
The flow chart system open guard part 1 by Eric Laporte
Awesome breakdown! The details and step-by-step teaching make it so much easier to apply in training and during rolling.
Open Guard / Eric Laporte
Exactly what I needed, instructional is well articulate with complete visuals and subtle nuances. GREAT addition.
Excellent
Easy to follow, I like both his instructionals a lot and keep coming back to them
The Flow Chart System Open Guard Part 1 By Eric Laporte
Wonderful, very easy to follow - hope to see more from him
very good
great approach to open guard with fundamental concepts and a good variety of sweeps and finishes.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::+1::skin-tone-2:Awesome!
I love playing open guard and was very excited to see Eric's sweeps and submissions from this dvd. 10/10 would recommend if you want to expand your game!
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:A good introduction to the cross-collar sleeve guard, De La Riva guard and lasso guard (Long Review)
If you want to leave the safety of the closed guard and start working your open guard then this instructional is a great way to learn a range of techniques from three open guards including cross-collar sleeve, De La Riva and lasso. The instructional teaches the fundamental techniques (Gi) including entering the guard and controlling the opponent and a range of sweeps and submissions. Overall, in terms of the submissions taught they include armbars, a canto style choke, a triangle choke, an omoplata, a kneebar, heel hooks, a toe hold, an ankle lock, a bicep slicer and a wrist lock. Also provided with the instructional is a pdf file designed to assist with your learning. The pdf comprises a series of flowcharts for each of the three guards showing you how to navigate the techniques taught in the instructional (e.g., from a specific guard with the opponent standing what are your choices, etc). The instructional runs for 4 hours 12 minutes and consists of 54 chapters. Eric Laporte teaches in a relaxed manner. He commences the instructional teaching open guard fundamentals (i.e., efficient movement, staying in contact with the opponent, and a quick introduction to open guard retention) and how to effectively break your opponent’s grips. For the first two guards Eric Laporte approaches the topic by firstly teaching the fundamentals and then teaching techniques dependent on what position the opponent is in (i.e., kneeling or standing for CCSG and when their weight is forward or backward for the DLR). For the lasso once the fundamentals have been addressed, he teaches techniques based on whether you are on your side or back. Eric Laporte’s instructions are clear, as are the demonstrations. Overall, the quality of the vision is good. Sound is reasonable, noting that Eric Laporte is softly spoken in this instructional. A single fixed camera has been used and the range of the camera is good. The angles of the technique displayed are appropriate. The available previews are consistent with the whole instructional. In summary, in my opinion this is a solid and good value instructional that I found to be a great introduction to the open guard. It has increased my confidence in using the open guard. The techniques taught are effective and not overly complex and nor do they require lots of flexibility or strength.
Response from BJJ FanaticsThanks so much for your detailed review! :hugging:Game changer
The concept of the flow chart have change my game. I,ve never been a open guard player but since training with Eric for has long i can remember doing BJJ and following is principles on open guard, i've develop a different skillset and now enjoy playing open guard. The flow chart is easy to follow and help you progress in a efficient matter. I highly recommand this DVD for everyone from white to black belt.
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:A1
Brown belt who loves to get better at guard. This DVD helped me a lot
Response from BJJ Fanatics:hugging::call_me_hand::skin-tone-2:100% for everyone!
Yes!!! I am a 47-year-old bjj black belt with a "white-belt" enthusiasm about learning, and I highly recommend this instructional to anyone who is ready to venture out of the comfort zone of the closed guard. With this instructional you are going to enjoy learning to play the open guard! Yes! I do believe that you too can safely learn and find success with it, in a matter of weeks, regardless of age, physical limitations or level of experience! How do I know? Coach Eric teaches at our school. He has helped more than a few of students, particularly the 30, 40, and 50+ to confidently expand their jiu-jitsu beyond the traditional closed guard fundamentals, and they enjoy learning this system and finding success with it over younger and more experienced training partners in a matter of weeks!!!
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