After almost 6 months of planning, filming and editing Spider Guard Masterclass is now ready for release!
I’m biased of course, but I think that this is an absolutely amazing project. It’s an A to Z reference guide for the Spider Guard, which is arguably the most dominant form of open guard in modern BJJ.
Checking out this instructional is also risk free: if you don’t absolutely love it, then I’ll buy it back from you anytime in the first year!
You can click here to get the full story, but for now here’s a list of every technique we cover in the set
DVD 1 – Understanding Spider Guard
Volume 1 of Spider Guard Masterclass goes into detail about the exact grips, techniques and drills you need to create pressure and control your opponent. This will give you a rock solid foundation for every one of the Spider Guard variations we’ll be covering later in the set.
In addition you’ll also get detailed breakdowns of the ‘heavy hitter’ submissions in the Spider Guard – the omoplata and triangle attacks – including how to shut down and/or bypass the most common counters and escapes for these submissions. With this material you’ll be able to keep on attacking your opponent no matter how he tries to defend.
- Acknowledgements and Introduction
- What is Spider Guard?
- Pressure
- Grips & Hooks
- Breaking Grips
- Attacking Base
- Basic Movements
- Introduction to the Triangle Submission Chain
- Fundamental Triangle Finish
- Big Boy Triangle
- Triangle Armbar
- Wristlock
- Inverse Armbars
- Kimuras
- Armbar vs Posture
- Knock-backs vs Posture
- Punch Choke vs Hidden Arm
- Teepee vs Hidden Arm
- Triangle to Omoplata vs Hidden Arm [Formerly
- Triangle Submission Chain: Troubleshooting the Triangle
- Introduction to the Omoplata Submission Chain
- Fundamental Omoplata Finish
- Fundamental Finish Follow-ups
- The Rack
- Situp vs. Roll
- Re-roll To Reverse Crucifix vs Roll
- Re-roll to Reverse Crucifix Knee Trap
- See Saw vs. Stepover
- Spinning Omoplata vs. Stepover
- Knee-In Slingshot Sweep vs. Partial Stepover
- Triangle vs. Posture
- Swing vs. Posture
- Rollback vs. Posture
- Rollback Kneebar vs Posture
- Roll Away vs. Knee On Stomach
- Williams ReRoll vs. Rollunder
DVD 2 – Double Biceps Spider Guard, from Basic to Advanced
In this volume you’ll get a complete gameplan for the classic (and still incredibly powerful) double feet on biceps version of the Spider Guard position.
First you’ll learn how to move correctly and how to properly establish your grips and hooks in Double Biceps Spider Guard. Then you’ll learn how to get to your new home base from any position, starting with basic entries from the closed guard, and progressing to more advanced entries used by high level competitors.
But that’s only the tip of the iceberg… The lion’s share of this volume is dedicated to the interconnected sweeps, submissions and combinations that make the Double Biceps position a lethal weapon.
From the simple four part formula to use when starting out, to the advanced pass-prevention techniques that’ll leave your opponents thwarted and frustrated, there’s enough material here to keep your game accelerating up the curve for a long, long time!
- Introduction to Double Biceps Spider Guard
- Double Biceps Spider Guard Entry from Closed Guard
- Double Biceps Spider Guard Entry from Standing: Basic Guard Pull
- Double Biceps Spider Guard Entry from Standing: Durinho Guard Pull
- Double Biceps Spider Guard Entry from Standing: Langhi Guard Pull
- Double Biceps Spider Guard Entry from Open Guard
- Basic Attacks: Kite Sweep
- Basic Attacks: Stomping Triangle
- Basic Attacks: Stomping Omoplata
- Basic Attacks: Basic Balloon Sweep
- Intermediate Attacks: Swinging Kite Sweep
- Intermediate Attacks: Kite Sweep vs. Standing
- Intermediate Attacks: Ostap Triangle Choke
- Intermediate Attacks: Shin to Shin Triangle
- Intermediate Attacks: de La Riva Williams Twist
- Intermediate Attacks: de La Riva Sit Down Sweep
- Intermediate Attacks: de La Riva Curtain Sweep
- Intermediate Attacks: Romulo Kite Sweep
- Intermediate Attacks: Advanced Balloon Sweep Concepts
- Intermediate Attacks: Balloon Sweep Armbar
- Intermediate Attacks: Slingshot Sweep
- Intermediate Attacks: Transition to Collar & Sleeve
- Intermediate Attacks: Transition to Spider X
- Advanced Attacks: Fundamental Roleta Sweep
- Advanced Attacks: Sleeve Push Roleta Sweep
- Advanced Attacks: New Spider Sweep
- Advanced Attacks: Romulo Center Hook Balloon Sweep
- Advanced Attacks: Open Guard Roleta
- Advanced Attacks: de la Riva Backtake
- Advanced Attacks: Berimbolo
- Advanced Attacks: Advanced Sit Down Sweep Finishes
DVD 3: Next Level Spider Guard, Volume 1
This volume focuses on some of the modern variations and attacks from the Spider Guard, especially the Leg Lasso Spider Guard and the Spider X Guard. These are attacks and techniques from the cutting edge of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
You’ll learn powerful and reliable entries, sweeps, submissions, and critical concepts, as well as the keys to easily transition into and out of these positions to keep your opponents guessing as to what’s coming next! They’ll never know what hit ’em…
- Introduction to the Next Level Spider Guard
- Introduction to the Leg Lasso Guard
- Leg Lasso Attacks: Swinging Kite Sweep
- Leg Lasso Attacks: Spinning Triangle Choke
- Leg Lasso Attacks: Spinning Omoplata
- Leg Lasso Attacks: Slingshot Sweep
- Leg Lasso Attacks: Shin to Shin Triangle vs One Knee Up
- Leg Lasso Attacks: Knee Hook Sweep vs One Knee Up
- Leg Lasso Attacks: Lasso Roleta Sweeps
- Leg Lasso Attacks: Spinunder Slingshot
- Leg Lasso Transitions & Defense: Lasso to Double Biceps
- Leg Lasso Transitions & Defense: Lasso to Collar Sleeve and Collar Spider
- Leg Lasso Transitions & Defense: Lasso to de la Riva and Spider X
- Leg Lasso Transitions & Defense: Leg Lasso Pass Prevention
- Introduction to the Spider X Guard
- Spider X Attacks: Lumberjack Sweep to One Legged X Pass
- Spider X Attacks: Balloon Sweep
- Spider X Attacks: Kickback Sweep to Footlock
- Spider X Attacks: Hidden Omoplata
- Spider X Transitions & Defense: Spider X to X Guard & Modified Curtain Sweep
- Spider X Transitions & Defense: Spider X Pass Prevention
DVD 4: Next Level Spider Guard, Volume 2
If Volume 3 was the cutting edge of BJJ, then this is the bleeding edge! The newest jiu-jitsu technology, ready to be deployed against all your favourite sparring partners.
Here you’ll learn the techniques and strategies for the modern variations of Spider Guard including Collar-Sleeve Spider Guard, Spider-Collar Guard and Reverse de la Riva Guard! Broken down into easy-to-follow steps, now you can add the exact techniques being used by world champion BJJ players to your own game.
- Introduction to Next Level Spider Guard Volume 2
- Introduction to the Collar-Sleeve Guard
- Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Scissor Sweep Series
- Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Long Distance Triangle
- Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Attacking Standing Opponents
- Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Hand Feed Omoplata
- Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Hip Push Omoplata
- Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Ostap Shin Cut Omoplata
- Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Shin to Shin Omplata
- Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Sit Down Sweep Omoplata
- Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Lasso of Truth Omoplata
- Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Additional Attacks
- Collar-Sleeve Guard Transitions & Defense: Collar-Sleeve to Collar Spider
- Collar-Sleeve Guard Transitions & Defense: Collar-Sleeve Pass Prevention
- Introduction to Collar Spider Guard
- Collar Spider Entries
- Collar Spider Attacks: Swinging Kite Sweep to Triangle & Omoplata
- Collar Spider Attacks: Shin to Shin Triangle
- Collar Spider Attacks: Stomping Balloon Sweep
- Collar Spider Attacks: Sit Down Sweep
- Collar Spider Attacks: Shin to Shin Curtain Sweep vs Pullaway
- Collar Spider Attacks: Braulio Kneebar
- Collar Spider Attacks: Side Stomp to Romulo Pant Grip Attacks
- Collar Spider Pass Prevention
- Introduction to Reverse de la Riva Guard
- Reverse de la Riva Entries
- Reverse de la Riva Attacks: Langhi Spinunder
- Reverse de la Riva Attacks: Hammer Sweep
- Reverse de la Riva Attacks: Reverse Hook Sweep
- Reverse de la Riva Attacks: Situp to Single Leg
- Reverse de la Riva Attacks: Basic Spinunder to Back
- Reverse de la Riva Attacks: Spinunder to Slingshot Sweep
- Reverse de la Riva Attacks: Collar Rollunder
DVD 5 – Invincible Spider Guard
In Volume 5 of Spider Guard Masterclass you’ll get a complete gameplan and detailed step-by-step techniques for maintaining Spider Guard against high level opponents who are trying to pass your guard.
This section includes simple yet incredibly effective tricks, techniques and tactics to prevent the most popular, most powerful passes used in competition these days.
First you’ll learn the deceptively simple grip and hook retention ‘cheats’ that shut down the guard pass before it starts, but you’ll also get powerful techniques to recover the guard even when your opponent is almost past your legs. This one volume will save you years of frustration trying to figure all this stuff out on your own.
- Introduction
- Sideways Spider Guard Twist Down Hook Strip
- Sideways Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Toe Point
- Sideways Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Roleta/Slingshot
- Sideways Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Stomping Omoplata
- Sideways Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Rotate to Superarmbar
- Sideways Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Leandro Lo Grip
- Sideways Spider Guard Twist Up Hook Strip
- Sideways Spider Guard Twist Up Counter: Heel Point
- Sideways Spider Guard Twist Up Counter: Leg Pullaway & Reset
- Sideways Spider Guard Twist Up Counter: Spin to Armbar
- Sideways Spider Guard Twist Up Counter: Leandro Lo Grip
- Sideways Spider Guard Twist Up Counter: Situp & Stiffarm vs Shuck
- Sideways Spider Guard Knee Spike Hook Strip
- Sideways Spider Guard Knee Spike Counter: Side Switch
- Sideways Spider Guard Knee Spike Counter: Roleta Sweep
- Sideways Spider Guard Knee Spike Counter: Roleta Pressure to Reset
- Sideways Spider Guard Knee Pike Hook Strip
- Sideways Spider Guard Knee Pike Counter: Side Switch
- Sideways Spider Guard Knee Pike Counter: Hip Lift to Side Switch
- Sideways Spider Guard Knee Pike Counter: Romulo Center Hook & Shin to Shin Triangle
- Sideways Spider Guard Leg Stomp Hook Strip
- Sideways Spider Guard Leg Stomp Counter: Side Switch
- Sideways Spider Guard Leg Stomp Counter: Hip Kick & Reloop
- Centered Spider Guard Twist Down Hook Strip
- Centered Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Toe Point
- Centered Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Roleta Sweep / Lumberjack Combo
- Centered Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Shin Check
- Centered Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Shoulder Check
- Centered Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Transition to Spider X
- Centered Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Cross Bicep Catch
- Centered Spider Guard Double Rainbow Pass
- Centered Spider Guard Double Rainbow Counter: Heavy Legs & Reloop
- Centered Spider Guard Double Rainbow Counter: Shoulder Walk
- Centered Spider Guard Double Rainbow Counter: Toe Post
- Centered Spider Guard Double Rainbow Counter: Roll to Knees
- Centered Spider Guard Double Rainbow Counter: Knees to Chest
- Centered Spider Guard Double Underscoop Pass
- Centered Spider Guard Double Underscoop Counter: Heel Point
- Centered Spider Guard Double Underscoop Counter: Shoulder Walk
- Centered Spider Guard Double Underscoop Counter: Toe Post
- Centered Spider Guard Double Underscoop Counter: Rolling Guard Pull
- Centered Spider Guard Forced Sitting Guard Passes
- Centered Spider Guard Forced Sitting Guard Counter: William’s Sit
- Centered Spider Guard Forced Sitting Guard Counter: Armdrag / Arm Shuck
- Centered Spider Guard Forced Sitting Guard Counter: Break Grips & Spider Pull
- Centered Spider Guard Forced Sitting Guard: Collar Drag
- Introduction to de la Riva Guard Passes
- De la Riva Stepover Counter: Shoulder Push / Lasso
- De la Riva Stepover Counter: Forced Walk to Reset
- De la Riva Stepover Counter: Transition to Reverse de la Riva
- De la Riva Backstep Counter: Pre-emptive Berimbolo
- De la Riva Stepover Counter: Knee Shield Space Creation
- De la Riva Stepover Counter: Reverse Half Guard Sweep
- De la Riva Stepover Counter: Elbow Post to Back
- Introduction to the X Pass / Bullfighter Pass
- X Pass / Bullfighter Pass Counter: Spin Under
- X Pass / Bullfighter Pass Counter: Shin Check
- Introduction to the Leg Drag Guard Pass
- Leg Drag Counter: Reloop
- Leg Drag Counter: Collar Push
- Leg Drag Counter: Forearm Push
- Leg Drag Counter: Guillotine
- Introduction to the Leg Shuck Guard Pass
- Leg Shuck Counter: Situp & Sleeve Push
- Leg Shuck Counter: Elbow Post & Shin Check
- Leg Shuck Counter: Granby vs Wrist Grip Switch
- Leg Shuck Counter: Reloop vs Pant Grip Granby Counter
- Conclusion & Acknowledgements
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