The Strongest Guys in The Gym Can't Stop This Posture Break

The Strongest Guys in The Gym Can't Stop This Posture Break

From Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

February 6, 2026

Are you tired of getting stuck in your closed guard against bigger, stronger opponents? You know the feeling: they establish an unbreakable posture, their base feels like it's made of concrete, and all your usual attempts to pull their head down feel completely useless. This feeling of powerlessness is one of the most frustrating experiences in Jiu-Jitsu.
In this video, Bernardo Faria is joined by one of the most respected instructors at BJJ Fanatics, Brian Glick, who reveals a posture-breaking secret he learned directly from world champion Nicholas Meregali. This isn't your standard "arm drag" or "collar pull." This is a fundamental shift in strategy that attacks the opponent's base at its source.
Brian teaches a unique hip-swiveling motion—"The Hip Shift"—that forces your opponent's knees wide, destroying the foundation of their posture. Once their base is compromised, breaking them down becomes shockingly easy. This single detail can transform your closed guard from a stalling position into your most dangerous attacking platform.

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