Saulo Ribeiro
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His discussion of escaping from back mount occupies less of the disc, covering just three of the twelve sections, but it is nevertheless equally methodical and carefully explained. Saulo's has created a number of ways to obtain this choke from a number of angles and positions that will catch the toughest opponents by surprise every time. This gives him another opportunity to emphasise that you shouldn't be hurting your partner, so there is no need to really smash your arm into their throat.
He comments how this is an excellent controlling hold, which again gives you an opportunity to rest: that certainly appeals to me. Not your run-of-the-mill technique book, Jiu-Jitsu University is a detailed training manual that has changed the way Jiu-Jitsu is taught around the globe.
Saulo Ribeiro - FreeStyle Revolution - Another important part of Saulo's escapes is avoiding the cross-face. The production company have a few clips on YouTube, which fortunately includes this particular technique: I'll embed it at the end of the review.
Xande Ribeiro on Guard Retention and Knee Cross, X Pass, Same Side Knee Pass Combos
This time, you use your legs to get the power for the choke, stepping over their head once you have a hold on their collar. I had always assumed you had to get past their arms first, but Saulo's method —at least against that particular grip - shows how you can break through their defences by using their gi against them. Continuing Saulo's established pattern, he first details common mistakes. All of Saulo's half guard passes utilize these important control techniques that enable him to pass from multiple angles and directions from the top position. However, I would not recommend this as your first purchase I'd continue to suggest for the absolute beginner. Now that he's worked through the top of half guard, Saulo moves on to the bottom, which I was particularly looking forward to watching. The dark horse of the competition was Joao Gabriel Rocha from Soul Fighters. Saulo reiterates the point in his later book,. Keenan Cornelius did give a very good impression of himself, being the lightest fighter in the competition and going toe to toe against some tough competition, but after 3 losses and one draw, he left the competition in the group stages. You have to find the right spot to save your energy and be able to open the guard.
