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FAIXA PRETA SERIES- Vol. 1: 180+ BJJ Partner Drills-

"Partner drills will give you the repetitions needed for muscle memory and disguise the fundamental movements in all of the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu positions!"

This is the first video in the FAIXA PRETA SERIES called Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Partner Drills. This DVD takes a good look at functional training drills to improve your skill, strength and conditioning levels. These drills can be used as a personal warm-up, in conjunction with circuit training or used for overall fitness appropriate to BJJ and Grappling. This DVD is broken into 7 parts that cover over 180 + partner drills for BJJ. These partner drills will give you the repetitions needed for muscle memory and disguise the fundamental movements in all of the BJJ. If you are a BJJ Instructor, this DVD has drills that can be added to instructional classes

This DVD has the most partner drills in one disc on the market guaranteed to super-charge your Jiu-Jitsu!

Part 1: Introduction in how to use these drills for success and Stand-Up Training
Part 2: Guard Attacks
Part 3: Recover/Prevention Escapes
Part 4: Sweeps
Part 5: Guard Passing
Part 6: Top and Back Positions
Part 7: Sparring Drills

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FAIXA PRETA SERIES- Vol. 2: The Hook Sweep (2 disc)-

"One of the best moments in a fight is when a fighter turns the match in his favor!"

This DVD cut through hundreds of ways to reverse your opponent from your guard by focusing on the strategies, techniques and details of one guard position: the hook sweep. The BJJ hook sweep is a high percentage technique. Too many fighters neglect the small details to maintain positions and transition while in the guard because they are trying to use a very dynamic sweep technique and there are mistakes in their movements. These flaws often lead to a fighter getting his guard passed, frustration, loss of endurance and submission. Finally there is an instructional DVD that breaks one of the most effective sweep positions down from A to Z!

Part I: The basics of the hook sweep from stand up and guard position.

Part II: Maintenance, troubleshooting skills, reaching objective positions that make the hook sweep extremely effective in competition.

Part III: Learn how to flip, turn, roll and win the battle from the bottom position using the Hook Sweep. Tony covers the A to Z of competition variations on the hook sweep from the butterfly guard, half-guard, quarter guard, spider guard, sitting guard, lapel tricks, arm-drags, submission fakes and much more!
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FAIXA PRETA SERIES- Vol. 3: "The 50/50 Guard" for BJJ-

"In a submission grappling match, "The 50/50 Guard" is a game-ender because of the inverted heel hook. For the BJJ Community, this position has been argued as everything from being an effective and a strategic sweeping game to creating total hatred on the position with thoughts of banning it!"

"The 50/50 Guard" is here to stay. If you are looking for a new sweeping & attack system from the guard or an effective way to quickly take your grappling skill and match a seasoned black belt, you need to learn more about this amazing position. It is one of the most misunderstood positions in the BJJ community. Those that really don't care for the position are the ones getting trapped, swept, heel hooked and thinking of ways to pass this type of guard!

This is the 1st DVD in the world on "The 50/50 Guard" for BJJ. It focuses on the strategies, techniques and details for BJJ competition. Learn how to get to the position, develop confidence and win! Also learn how to smash and pass "The 50/50 Guard."

Part 1: Entries- Learn how to use 1 or a combination of 4 different entry concepts to reach "The 50/50 Guard" based on the resistance of your opponent that is practical for your age and skill level.

Part 2: Sweeps- Learn how to effectively use strategies to tie up advantage points, take the lead and sweep your opponent standing or on the mat.

Part 3: Submissions- Learn some simple and effective submission attacks from "The 50/50 Guard" to surprise your opponent or cause a better reaction to turn the fight!

Part 4: 50/50 Guard Passing- Learn how to pass from the ground or the standing position. Even if you think you will never use "The 50/50 Guard" from the bottom position, this part of the DVD is important to you for the guard passing aspects alone.

Rave Reviews On The BJJ SEMINAR SERIES &The FAIXA PRETA SERIES-

Sao Paulo Approach Reviews

I got my copy of this last week, and I've watched it twice already. I picked up both of the Mendes Bros Bull Terrier DVDs, the 2009 Worlds DVD, and took a private lesson from my instructor awhile back in order to analyze and learn this style of passing. Tony's DVD has it all in one place and in one usable system.

EVERYONE, do NOT buy this DVD...(only because I want the techniques on this DVD to be a secret!).

Tony's DVD has different variations and with emphasis on leg work,

Basically, if you want to pass guard like the Mendes Bros, Tony's DVD is the closest thing out there right now that is showcasing how they are doing it, the approach and theories behind that style of guard passing. As I've said earlier, some of Mendes passing techniques in sparring and matches are explained in Tony's DVD. While Tony's DVD does not reference the Mendes Bros (albeit he does a little bit in his DVD), you can see some of the very techniques in Tony's DVD used by the Mendes Bros in sparring and in their matches.

There is no doubt you could spend some time putting it all together by watching Mendes matches and sparring footage, and connecting the dots from various other DVDs and books, but Tony's got it all on one DVD (without the cost associated with purchasing all that other stuff), with the approach and theories explained. As you can tell, I've done some research on this, and tried to connect the dots the best I could. Now I have it all in one place, on one DVD. Tony's DVD is black belt level stuff; this style of passing is very hard to do. I just feel that if I keep working at applying the principles in Tony's DVD, I'm going to be a better guard passer with more consistency. The stuff on Tony's DVD is being used at the highest level of BJJ competition right now.

Jiu-Jitsu Gear Forum

The instructional DVDs are very informative and will definitely improve my game. Just want to give everyone a heads up that Tony is a great guy to deal with. Thanks again, Tony!
Fredeliza Serrano Lansang – Calgary, Canada

Sao Paulo Approach to Passing the Guard DVD Review!

I recently received a copy of Tony Pacensk’s new Guard passing DVD, the Sao Paulo approach to passing the guard and was pleasantly surprised by the content on this set. The DVD is broken down into a brief introduction, explaining a bit about the content and parts 1 and 2 of the instruction.

Part 1 is footage that was shot during a seminar in July 2010 in Pennsylvania. The topic of the seminar was guard passing, specifically what Pacenski calls “The Sao Paulo Approach” to passing the guard. He begins with a pretty thorough explanation of a traditional standing guard break to put context to the later material. After explaining the traditional standing break, he goes into passing De la riva guard, the sitting guard, Reverse De la riva guard and approaching the open guard if there is no physical contact made between yourself and your opponent. The techniques that he teaches are well explained and form a pretty logical sequence as they progress through the various sections. The techniques are broken down into groups of two or three techniques/concepts followed by a quick recap at the end of each section. What I liked about this particular set is that the camera man films from good, clear angles and Pacensk’s voice is clear and audible at all times during the set. That’s one of the things that sometimes turned me off to seminar DVDs in the past; that the audio was generally spotty and the angles are not always the most clear. Good job done here.

Technique wise, part 1 sets a good foundation for a clear system of passing some of the more common types of open guard games that people are playing now. Part 2 goes deeper into more advanced problems that one may come across when using this system of passing against higher level opponents.

Part 2 is filmed as a classic Bjj instructional format in that there is an explanation of technique and the conditions that it is meant for and then there is a demonstration of the technique. Like I said above, this part troubleshoots the system laid out in part 1 and goes deeper into passing more complex guard games using the same concepts laid out in part 1. He also goes briefly into the Sao paulo/Tozi/Wilson Reis pass system at the end of part 2 which I liked a lot.

What I like about this DVD is that I’ve seen in competition and have been taught all of these passes from different people in the last two or three years, but I’ve never seen them all tied together into one coherent system as they are on this DVD. It is a good introduction to a style of guard passing that the highest level of competitors have been using lately and touches upon some more advanced ideas in part 2 without going overboard and getting too complicated.

Without revealing too much the whole DVD revolves around two central concepts/themes. One that deals with a specific passing concept and one that involves what happens immediately after the pass in side mount. Everything stems off of those two ideas if you watch this DVD, and then watch 2009/2010 Pan ams and Mundials footage, you will start to recognize these two themes immediately.

In short, I would definitely recommend this DVD to my friends and students and think that it would be suitable for all belt levels, but especially for Blue and Purple belt level students. Well worth the price. This DVD gets Two snaps and a twist

Josh Vogel
Brown Belt Instructor
Balance Studios Philadelphia

I picked up his set (both passing seminars, 50/50, hook sweeps, and partner drills) last week. I agree with this review. I've been trying to learn this style of passing for a while, and there are some really good details here that are helping me out a lot.

My only other comment is that I wish he had either worn his underwear higher or had a longer skirt.

His 50/50 DVD is also really good. Has a lot of good details and is a good contrast to Ryan's DVD which was no-gi focused. His first seminar DVD has some good stuff; it's basic (nothing that should surprise a blue), but is well done (my only complaint is that the music is WAY too loud during the review sections that he has after he shows each move in the seminar -- I end up turning my speakers down every time).

Haven't had a chance to work through the hook sweep or partner drill DVDs yet. So far though it's been an awesome set.

Thanks for the review..Tony is a great guy and a BJJ instructor

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"If you win, your enemies can't hurt you. If you lose, your friends can't help you."

I picked up this set, and have been enjoying it so far. I'll post more once I work through it all the way. Two basic points though:

(1) Tony shows a really interesting, competition-level guard passing system.

(2) I think this DVD is too advanced for most blue belts. At least the first half. A lot of the counters and positions are so far "up the chain" that I don't think blue belts really are likely to deal with them on a regular basis. Most blue belts are having enough of a time learning how to execute basic guard passes with proficiency, but the first half of the DVD deals with DLR/reverse DLR/single leg guard type passing, with a sao paulo variation to them, which I'm guessing is both a bit advanced for blue belts and not exactly their main concern when guard passing. Also, the lack of a "formal" presentation is going to make it harder for a low level BJJ guy to understand -- it's seminar footage, not a clear mechanical breakdown with menus and such.

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I'm going to have to agree with MUFC on this one. But make no mistake, Tony's DVD series is entitled "Faixa Preta" for a reason! This stuff is very hard to learn!

MMA. TV From: deepu

I recently got my copy and have only browsed a bit ... everything I have seen is incredible. All details that are great and that I need to add to my game!

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Jaymat: Tony sent me a DVD as well. My first introduction to this style of passing was when I trained at Checkmat where every guard passing class featured this style. For those who are unfamiliar to the Sao Paulo style, it is the use of your hip and legs to redirect your opponent's legs causing both legs together facing one direction. With various grips on the belt and collar, you cause your opponent the very limited option of turning his back or giving up the pass. A really large part of my game is my open guard. When I was at Checkmat, my open guard was really put to the test. The constant threat of leg drags and the "Sao Paulo" style pressure was unfamiliar and very difficult to stop against someone well versed in this style of passing. I had the fortune of being at the receiving end of leg drags from Rafa Mendes and rarely have I felt so helpless.

I won't go too in-depth on the content because Josh covered it well. But I think anyone remotely curious as to what the Mendes brothers and Atos team members, Cobrinha and Langhi are doing to pass the guard should watch this DVD. You'll have a bunch of little "aha" moments while watching these guys in action.

The instruction was clear, succinct and to the point. As Josh mentioned, I really liked the use of additional footage to clarify the blind-spots and angle issues with nearly all seminar DVDs. The DVD had quite a few gem details that I did not know. The instruction on positioning before entering someone's guard and causing the opponent to tilt at an angle to start pass was gold. I loved the inverse DLR breaks shown. The inverse DLR is coming into vogue now (especially lightweight and under) and the techniques shown are invaluable. This is the only English-language resource of its kind on the market (Cobrinha's Japanese DVD covers some of it as does the Mendes brothers) and the only one which puts in the context of a system. You'll have newfound respect for this style of passing once you're on the receiving of someone well-versed in it. At the minimum, get this to know what to expect.

So that's everything good about the DVD. There are, however, a few negatives. These negatives are purely subjective.

For some reason the video was harsh on the eyes for me. Particularly "part 2" of the instruction. I don't know if its because I'm getting older, but the white on white gis and the home-video quality of the video w/o the appropriate lighting made for a somewhat unpleasant watch. Many may not have the same issue so it is not a real tick on the video, just one individual's gripe.

Also, I wish it had chapters with titles. Holiday/family/shopping circumstances made me watch it in 4 sittings and every time I returned, I had no idea where I was. You have to fast forward like a VHS and hope you found where you were. Due to the seminar format and lack of technique listings, you just had to make an educated guess.

Anyway, this is a very very solid product. Even if you are a beginner and want to learn to pass, this style of passing is not too advanced for you. It's not any more complicated than the traditional methods, it's just a different take with a different mentality.

The BJJ SEMINAR SERIES:
Vol. 1: Gi Techniques- High Percentage Guard Passing and Escapes:
This seminar was filmed as part of the BJJ SEMINAR SERIES July 9, 2009. The BJJ techniques explored on this DVD will take your guard passing, attacks and escapes to the next level. SOULFIGHT.NET not only filmed the seminar in great detail, but also shot each move at a secondary location from two different angles so that nothing could be missed. This is the best drop-in class you can attend!

Part I: Introduction, Drills and Discussion about Guard Passing-
Partner Drill 1- Learn how to mount, escape the mount, pass the guard and continue the process in this basic yet effective drill.
The 3 top ways to maintain posture from the inside the guard.
Avoiding common mistakes inside the guard, breaking powerful cross sleeve grips and correctly standing up.
Troubleshooting the standing guard pass with hip rotation: understanding the pros and cons.

Part II: Guard Passing- The High Percentage Stuff That Works-
- Analysis and troubleshooting of the standing Rio-sleeve control guard pass.
- Analysis of the standing pick-up guard pass and the "table position"
- Understanding how to open the opponent's legs without power and countering common leg controls.
- 3 ways of stopping the leg trap sweep and 3 variations in how to apply this effective sweep position.
- The $100 detail for stopping opponents from jumping to their feet from the pick-up guard pass.
- The standing power position and how to stop the opponent's legwork.
- Learn how to smash The De La Riva hook"!
- Analysis of basic guard passes and additional troubleshooting against common resistances.
- The Knee Ride guard pass with great detail of how to create a solid wall to avoid space.
- Angle changing for the modified bull pass.
- 3 ways to finalize "The bull pass" against common resistance.
-"The Carlson Gracie Team Pass" from San Diego with additional details in how to control the opponent's hips and smash through his arm posts against your back.

Part III: Attacks and Escapes-
- Analysis of guard recovery against the over and under pass.
- Two ways for how to counter a tight over and under pass, and turn the fight.
- How to counter the tight over and under pass late, and turn the fight.
- How to counter the tight over and under pass super late, and turn the fight.
- Two ways how to perform "The Crucifix" you must know!
- How to escape "The Crucifix."
- 2 Setups for the "Peruvian Neck Tie" Choke.
- 4 Ways to counter the Peruvian Neck Tie Choke.

The BJJ SEMINAR SERIES:
Vol. 2: Gi Techniques- "The Sao Paulo Approach" to Passing the Guard-

" In Vol 2, my latest curriculum DVD I explain "The Sao Paulo Approach." This is a revolutionary method of passing the guard that controls the legwork and hips of the opponent with a pressure game forcing him to turn to the knees or giving you the ability to pass when you want with control! I coined the phase the Sao Paulo Approach because of the different patterns I observed hat were applied and taught to me from the fighters coming out of Sao Paulo, Brazil. From this, I put everything together and developed a curriculum for my friends to understand." ~ "little" Tony Pacenski

Q: Is "The Sao Paulo Approach" like "The Sao Paulo Pass" that Wilson Reis does?

A: NO."The Sao Paulo Approach" is not the Sao Paulo Pass, The Wilson Reis or "Tozi Pass;" however, I put "The Sao Paulo pass-opening" in the DVD at the end out of respect to Wilson Reis who taught me his pass system in Philadelphia. "The Sao Paulo Approach" pressure game is used after the guard is opened standing or on the mat. "The Sao Paulo Approach" is a method of redirecting the legwork of your opponent and effectively controlling his hips with superior grips, angles, leverage and pressure to pass the guard or force a back attack. "The Sao Approach" pressure game can be used after using the Sao Paulo Pass to open the guard. Further, it can be used during a lot of classical guard passes you know already. It is a different and effective approach..."The Sao Paulo Approach!"

This seminar was a follow up workshop in Philadelphia filmed as part of "The BJJ Seminar Series", July 7, 2010. During the seminar, "little" Tony explored many awesome techniques and strategies on guard passing using "The Sao Paulo Approach". Learn these movements and take your grappling skills to the next level! SOULFIGHT.NET not only filmed the seminar in great detail, but also shot each move at a secondary location in Los Angeles from two different angles so that nothing could be missed.

Part I: Introduction, Drills and Discussion about the Sao Paulo Approach to Passing the Guard-
- Partner Drill 1- Learn how to redirection the opponent's legwork and hip escape from the cross-side position/100 kilos position. Excellent partner drill added as a bonus to this DVD.
- Analysis of the Sao Paulo Pressure Game. Learn different grips, angles and weight distributions to trap and control your opponent after successfully guard passing.
- Avoiding common mistakes after redirecting the hips/legwork, control the strongest and heaviest jiu- jitsu fighter, and move to the mount or make the bottom opponent want you to pass the guard.
- Troubleshooting the Sao Paulo Pressure Game: Understanding the pros and cons of the approach.

Part II: Guard Passing Part A-
- Analysis and troubleshooting of. Two methods of "The De La Riva guard smashing the outside "The De La Riva hook."
- Refinement strategies to passing "The De La Riva guard" moving to the Sao Paulo Pressure Game standing and on the ground; bonus material and instruction.
- Understand how to easily stop the opponent from moving from "The De La Riva guard to sitting up guard/single leg guard.
- 2 ways to stop and pass the sitting up guard/single leg guard you need to apply without thinking.
- Countering the single position: Different grips and two variations.
- The $100 detail to focus your opponent to miss "The De La Riva guard" and the sitting up guard to play your game.
- Modified Bull Pass to Sao Paulo Pressure Game Leg Control.
- Learn how to make the opponent change his body position so you can get the angles you want for the modified bull pass!
- Analysis of the basic "Inverted De la Riva Guard/Inside hook."
- Learn how to kill "The Inverted De la Riva Guard" with all the fine points: knee control, the stance, hip control and confidence.

Part III: Guard Passing B- Techniques and Strategies-
- Analysis of "The inverted De La Riva guard" and "The knee cut/shin pass": 2 variations explored. Sao Paulo Pressure Game leg redirection added.
- How and when to use the collar grip fighting game to pass the inverted de la riva guard. Sao Paulo Pressure Game leg redirection added.
- How to counter and redirect "The inverted De La Riva guard" legwork with opponent controlling the collar with the left or right hand. 3 variations explored total and Sao Paulo Pressure Game added.
- How to counter "The Inverted De La Riva guard" when the opponent controls the collar and sleeve control well; 2 variations explored.
- How to pass if the opponent controls the "The inverted De La Riva guard" ankle.
- How to pass "The inverted De La Riva guard" with sleeve control and a loop guard.
- A quick look at passing "The half inverted De La Riva and half spider guard."
- The Sao Paulo Pass aka: "The Wilson Reis Pass" or "The Tozi Pass." This sitting guard pass was added to the DVD because of the overall theme. "little" Tony learned this pass and had it applied to him by Wilson Reis during training sessions in Philadelphia.

THE BLUE BELT CURRICULUM

Blue Belt Curriculum- "little" Tony explores the white to blue belt curriculum for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focusing on a strong foundation in the 3 aspects of the Art: Self-Defense, Street Combatives and Sport Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Gi and No-Gi). Each section has the basic theory, philosophy and approach explained so each student can pursue future rankings and competitions. This is the same curriculum "little" Tony uses for promotions of his students around the world.

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THE BLUE BELT CURRICULUM

Part 1
Solo Drills, Basic Movements of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and How to Tie One's Belt.

Part 2
Self-Defense Section 27 Techniques of Escape and Submission from the front, sides and back attacks.

Part 3
Self-Defense Section continued 29 Techniques of Escape, Submission and Weapons Disarmament from the Front, Sides, Back and Against a Wall.

Part 4
Stand-up Combatives, Clinches & Takedowns: 33 Overall Strategies and Techniques Explored.

Part 5
Sport Competition Strategies Stand Up: 10 Strategies in Starting a Match including Grip Fighting, Takedowns and Effective Pulling Guard.

Part 6
Ground- 36 Techniques and Strategies for Escaping the Mounted Position, Controlling the Top Cross Side Position, Learning to Mount, Maintaining the Mount, Effectively applying the Knee in the Belly, Controlling & Taking the Back Mount and Basic Control inside the Guard are explored in this section.

Part 7
Ground- 13 Techniques and Strategies for Passing the Closed Guard and Half Guard You Need to Know.

Part 8
Ground- 23 Overall Strategies and Techniques for Escapes from the cross side position bottom, Knee in the Belly, Back Mount, Footlocks and Chokes.

Part 9
Ground- 29 Escapes & Attacks Explored Overall. Escapes for the Triangle Choke, Sweeps from the Guard, Submissions from the Mount, Cross Side, Knee in the Belly and Guard.

Part 10
Ground- 29 Defenses and Attacks Explored Overall: Guard Attacks, Mount Attacks, Cross Side Attacks and Defenses Against a Striking Opponent for the Mount, Cross Side Bottom, Half Guard and From the Standing verses Seated Position.

Part 11
Ground- 10 Techniques and Strategies you Need to Know for Using your Guard Against a Striking Opponent Using Punches, Kicks, Headbutts and Elbow Attacks.

THE MEXICO SEMINARS

The MEXICO SEMINARS

* Effective Drills To Improve Your Sao Paulo Approach To Passing The Guard.

* How To Effectively Pass The Half Guard & Take On The Half-Mount Mindset.

* The Blue Print On Using The Closed Guard To Create Better Attacks.

* Better Attacks, Escapes and Submissions.

* How To Pass The De La Riva Guard.

* Learn The Secrets Of Forcing Butterfly Guard Passing Systems Against Open Guard Players.

* Common Resistances That Occur During The Basic, Intermediate & Advance Closed Guard Passing.

* Learn How To Smash Through The Spider Guard Once And For All.

* Sweeps, Sweeps, Sweeps.

* 4 Discs- Seminars Recorded in 2010 and 2011

* And So Much More!!!!

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