Eight and a half minutes of superb material. I'm a half guard player and I will definitely add this to my game. I can see it being my new venue for the next year or two. Thank you so much, Professor.
Bro... This is phenomenal.. As of late I've been relying on strong arming the two on one to get into this configuration. Your approach will make it so much easier! Thank you! #OSS
I just started taking backs from closed guard every roll, with spider guard on one side and a duck under to the other side this opens up a world of possibilies for back takes and attacks!
Bro sir... Thank you so much. It was something so simple that I always overlooked. I felt confident with my half guard game, but this will take it to the next level. The more ways to get to the truck the better. Appreciate the videos thanks again!!!
This is fantastic! I can't believe I don't know this yet. My school focuses on Lucas Leite style half-guard attacks, and this stuff looks like it will blend incredibly well with that. Thank you!
Wow, iv been using the half guard octopus guard and it's my bread and butter, this is the first time seeing it from closed guard tho I'm so excited to start trying it. You went over all the problems iv been going through except for sometimes during the half guard octopus guard when I go to get my butterfly hooks in, they will squeeze my legs and I can't fish them out . Definitely going to troubleshoot this more
I've been finding myself in this position a lot lately (the half guard variation). I usually get there when the top guy overcommits to the crossface. The hip bump seemed like a natural thing to do, but then I remembered that I'd seen this video, probably a year ago if not more. Looks like there are a lot more options from there than I thought. Thanks again for the great content!
Check out Firas Zahabi and Oliver ( Ollie Geddes ) who show the half guard octopus position in detail. I have had a back take from when the top guy shows you his back from half guard that has always worked even with guys my belt level ( purple ) but this series is an attack rather than a response to an attack. I have been having a lot of success with the hip bump and the Geddes details on the back take ( the inexorable back take ) are great.
Watching the video through, Brandon goes into a lot of detail on half guard too but still, watch them all. Geddes has an alternative suggestion on the use of the far leg than the butterfly hook. I have used both.
Good stuff. i like your videos. ive already had some success trying your stuff. im a long legs as well. my training partners are in on the leglock craze so i'll have to make sure i avoid exposing feet and ankles. thanks for sharing
Man thnak you so much for what you share and the simplicity of your explanations. I learned the kiss of the dragon from your videos, and it is an awesome add to my game. Once again thank you. Hope we will meet one day. Oss!
I like your video! I am going to train this stuff right now. I would love to visit your gym to train with you someday so you can show me more cool stuff like this.
There is just one move that I like, the rest I would do it a little differently. When I do that twister looking entry I would reach for his right arm and hold his head down with my armpit and I would pin him in that position then I would little by little go for the back. i think that if you move so fast with no contact, presure and control, the oponent WILL escape.
I need to pick your brain on it. I am using it in training all the time against a 265 pounder who loves to play top half guard . These sweeps from octopus guard are super hard against someone his size
Do you have anything for when the opponent crossfaces you once you've already established the octopus guard and have one hand controlling the lat? Do you just peel it off with your posting hand?
I've been using your Half-Octopus Backtake sequence for about a month now. Love it. However, I'm getting killed when people switch their hips (like reverse side-control) before I fully sit-up. Even smaller guys are able to keep me pinned down there. Any tips?
Will do. Thanks. Have you seen "Yuri Simoes Beltgrip Backroll"? It's the same position, but with the belt grip and pretty much captures the same concepts and techs. Cool to see the Gi/Nogi crossover.
bjjbrawler1 all of these are done, have been done and my students do with full resistance. Lots in competition too. i teach no techniques that are for zero resistance
Still 7 years later and still finding this invaluable 🙏🏽⭐️👊🏽 thank you sir 🔥💪🏽✅
I never added to this! I should! Thanks
Eight and a half minutes of superb material. I'm a half guard player and I will definitely add this to my game. I can see it being my new venue for the next year or two. Thank you so much, Professor.
Holy moly this is by far the best breakdown of this system I've ever seen. Amazing way of explaining things really excellent instruction tha k you.
Thank you sir! Been teaching since 2006 and have always preferred a systematic approach
Mr. Bro Sir this is still amazing after all these years
I love the Octopus guard series, and I love your explanation of the entries even more! Thanks big homie!
Bro... This is phenomenal.. As of late I've been relying on strong arming the two on one to get into this configuration. Your approach will make it so much easier! Thank you! #OSS
Just watched the first minute so far. Really clear, great instruction. Going to take it to the mat and play about with it.
I just started taking backs from closed guard every roll, with spider guard on one side and a duck under to the other side this opens up a world of possibilies for back takes and attacks!
this is gold for free, thanks
Right for free. I have the Octopus Guard by the inventor Eduardo Telles.
Watch this and you got a quick cool run down on the Octopus Guard.
I had to watch the stuff twice, SO good :-)
Phenomenal video. Been playing around with octopus guard lately, can’t wait to try these variations out
dude really good shit here man. im definitely going to be adding this to my game. thank you so much!
This is gold. Thank you for sharing it!
Bro sir... Thank you so much. It was something so simple that I always overlooked. I felt confident with my half guard game, but this will take it to the next level. The more ways to get to the truck the better. Appreciate the videos thanks again!!!
your welcome!
Great chain moves. I'm gonna give it a try. Thanks
i have watched this video about 8x and still learning from it
Genius. 🐙 video that keeps giving.
Thanks Brandon. BTW the Fade to Black stuff was awesome and helped me so much.
This is fantastic! I can't believe I don't know this yet. My school focuses on Lucas Leite style half-guard attacks, and this stuff looks like it will blend incredibly well with that. Thank you!
no problem!
Good work man, congratulation from Brazil.
Daaaaaamn. This is straight fire. Thank you sir
Can’t wait to try this in the gym !! Thank you sir
Wow, iv been using the half guard octopus guard and it's my bread and butter, this is the first time seeing it from closed guard tho I'm so excited to start trying it.
You went over all the problems iv been going through except for sometimes during the half guard octopus guard when I go to get my butterfly hooks in, they will squeeze my legs and I can't fish them out . Definitely going to troubleshoot this more
Thank you so much for this video. I'll be working on it tonight.
Fantastic content. Have never played with this before, but will definitely be adding it to my game. Thanks for sharing!
Love that cameo at the end 😊
Wow!!!! Thanks Such a good sequence. Thanks
This is fucking genius man
Shrek Fiona I try!! Thanks
Epic breakdown thanks!
I've been finding myself in this position a lot lately (the half guard variation). I usually get there when the top guy overcommits to the crossface. The hip bump seemed like a natural thing to do, but then I remembered that I'd seen this video, probably a year ago if not more. Looks like there are a lot more options from there than I thought.
Thanks again for the great content!
Check out Firas Zahabi and Oliver ( Ollie Geddes ) who show the half guard octopus position in detail. I have had a back take from when the top guy shows you his back from half guard that has always worked even with guys my belt level ( purple ) but this series is an attack rather than a response to an attack. I have been having a lot of success with the hip bump and the Geddes details on the back take ( the inexorable back take ) are great.
Watching the video through, Brandon goes into a lot of detail on half guard too but still, watch them all. Geddes has an alternative suggestion on the use of the far leg than the butterfly hook. I have used both.
Pretty sweet, I've gotten in that position in half guard but didn't know if there were any options. Gonna try to work this into my game
Wish I could give you two thumbs up great video bro!
This explains the Octopus Guard really good. I have Eduardo Telles 5 DVDs.
Thanks for posting this video and sharing your knowledge. I found it very helpful.
This is really awesome. Thanks!
Amazing video. Thank you.
That was fantastic! I find myself in octopus half guard all the time. SO COOL. Do you ever use this in Gi? Just curious.
Yo B. this stuff is Super Slick, you just helped me get better!!!
That's what I like to hear!
Good stuff. i like your videos. ive already had some success trying your stuff. im a long legs as well. my training partners are in on the leglock craze so i'll have to make sure i avoid exposing feet and ankles. thanks for sharing
Phillip Adams thanks!
Droppin knowledge. Subscribed.
Goddamn, I love this video.
Man thnak you so much for what you share and the simplicity of your explanations. I learned the kiss of the dragon from your videos, and it is an awesome add to my game. Once again thank you. Hope we will meet one day. Oss!
Glad to help!
Thanks ,this helps me a lot
!!!absolutly great video
Will be watching this one more than once
i was your 700th like....awesome video
I like your video! I am going to train this stuff right now. I would love to visit your gym to train with you someday so you can show me more cool stuff like this.
Julio Colon come thru!
thank you for the video
Thanks coach
Good sensei
wow. thanks so much. awesome vid!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really great stuff
hey man just want to say you're stuff is cool as, you're explanations are quick and simple. so effective
This is great stuff.
hey gerick, stay with derick, gerick.
haha
There is just one move that I like, the rest I would do it a little differently. When I do that twister looking entry I would reach for his right arm and hold his head down with my armpit and I would pin him in that position then I would little by little go for the back. i think that if you move so fast with no contact, presure and control, the oponent WILL escape.
Fantástico
No way this dude isn’t related to teachmegrappling coach Brian
Very Cool. Thanks Brandon. I am going to implement this into my closed guard game. BJJ Moses
awesome! good to hear
I'm going to get started
You can also do Lockdown to Octopus halfguard into a Calfslice, which is sneaky asf
Saint Napoleon yes Rigan did that without lockdown too
Saint Napoleon is that kind of what Eddie Bravo's vaporizer is?
we should try to drill this with mma strikes
awesome explanations
Thanks!
Nice one! Can you do a gi version?
very very nice!!
3 years later and I'm still using octopus guard 😂 just won gold in local tournament with it.
Hell yes! You have footage?
I need to pick your brain on it. I am using it in training all the time against a 265 pounder who loves to play top half guard . These sweeps from octopus guard are super hard against someone his size
TOP!!!
So cool
Has anyone ever used it against your larger fellows at your dojo?
Joshua Norton everyday
wow
I love this guard. been hitting everyone with it in class.
thats how khabib handle on back against able trijule
Do you have anything for when the opponent crossfaces you once you've already established the octopus guard and have one hand controlling the lat?
Do you just peel it off with your posting hand?
he cant once u sit up
❤️
im new to this octopus guard thing because no one at my gym uses or trains it, so is it viable in gi too?
T Orsti easier in gi bc of the grips w/o slip
Great vid. Any other good material out there?
ollhashedfetish look at the page
I've been using your Half-Octopus Backtake sequence for about a month now. Love it.
However, I'm getting killed when people switch their hips (like reverse side-control) before I fully sit-up.
Even smaller guys are able to keep me pinned down there. Any tips?
Will do. Thanks. Have you seen "Yuri Simoes Beltgrip Backroll"? It's the same position, but with the belt grip and pretty much captures the same concepts and techs. Cool to see the Gi/Nogi crossover.
noice
what happens when he goes for the darce and his arm's are fully locked ?
I have another video on Darce defense
I herd about this but never saw videos. When was this "invented" or became popular? like 10 yrs ago??
I don't know exact year but Telles did DVDs on it a while back. It was an eye opener to many and now its done in every position
3:20 half guard
So in Half guard what do you do to avoid him bringing the arm back over top of you and putting you back flat
he showed a lil kimura for that
Thats if he brings it back under I meant if he brings it back over your shoulder to take your back
my legs inhibit the movement. i have more freedom to move and chase the back
damn my short legs
@1:30 what does he recommend for 'short people'?
ward hiney freedom of movement happens with short people since their foot doesnt get stuck. same tech can be done
ward hiney I'm 5'6 and this guard is gold for me!
hooks not the body triangle
ahhh cool, thanks man!
Youreally know how to train.in my school you can even talk nobody wants do drill.Iam preparing to leave...
ouch
This all assumes no resistance. 2 on 1 arm drags are a higher percentage move.
Very cool and innovative though.. Thank you for the vid.
Forgot to say.. I upvoted this!! Really do like it.
bjjbrawler1 all of these are done, have been done and my students do with full resistance. Lots in competition too. i teach no techniques that are for zero resistance