The Buchecha Half Guard by Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida

Marcus "Buchecha" Almeida Shares With BJJ Fanatics His Complete Library of His Best Position: Half Guard

Learn the complete half guard system of Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida
Buchecha is an 11-time World IBJJF Champion, the most of any fighter ever
These moves work for any fighter, including against people bigger, stronger, and younger
Watch Buchecha train with gym footage of him using the half guard to huge success
Transform your game

Sharpen your half guard with the record-setting 11-time IBJJF World Champion, Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida. The gold standard champion of his generation, Buchecha shows you how to win against anyone with a technical and dynamic half guard game.

Half guard is one of Buchecha’s signature positions, and he goes into detail about the half guard concepts and variations that he uses in his fights. Anyone looking to improve their half guard can learn from the IBJJF and ADCC champ himself right here, across 4-volumes of high-level instruction.

The Buchecha Half Guard is a foundation of Almeida’s game, and now you can learn the step-by-step details and hidden secrets that set his game apart from everyone else's. Study from Buchecha’s knee shield, deep half, and other variations from half, each time going through his favorite attacks and transitions that have been so clutch.

Included in this 4-volume instructional series is footage of Buchecha sparring in his gym, using his half guard as a part of a dynamic training regiment. Watch how Buchecha trains around his half guard and see his technical advice in action.

Half guard is one of the most common and important positions in all of jiu-jitsu, so learning the right way to fight from here is crucial to your BJJ success and development. Buchecha explains how he approaches the half guard and conceptualizes the position, which is valuable insight that lets your technique work with a purpose.

With these powerful combinations from your back, you can sweep and submit people bigger, stronger, and younger by using leverage and technique! Half guard is a powerful position for anyone, young and old alike, so learn how you really can attack with the precision and style of Buchecha.

Learn the offensive secrets to Buchecha’s sweeps and submissions from the half guard, including the knee shield the has been one of the staples of his game. Attack up for sweeps, back takes, and fight-ending submissions, including Buchecha’s secrets behind taking an opponent’s base away and finishing ready to attack again from a dominant position.

Transition from knee shield to the deep half guard for some of Buchecha’s most dynamic attacks, including the back takes, single legs, and waiter sweeps he has perfected. Flesh out your half guard game with Buchecha’s counters from even the most troublesome positions like quarter mount and reverse half for a fully comprehensive half guard system.

Half Guard Concepts

Deep Half Guard Waiter Sweep

Deep Half Guard Faria Sweep

Deep Half Guard Back Take

Deep Half Guard Lapel Back Take

Deep Half Guard Faria Grip Back Take

Deep Half Guard Arm Trap Sweep

Deep Half Guard Kneebar

Deep Half Guard X Guard

Deep Half Guard X Sweep

Switch Base Half Recovering to Dog Fight

Switch Base Half Last Chance Sweep