The No Gi Half Guard – In-Depth Review

Bernardo’s half guard, retooled for no-gi grips and pace.

The Bottom Line

You get the same half guard philosophy without collars, focusing on head position and underhooks. It offers practical sweeps and transitions to single legs and top. If you want high-level no-gi submission hunting, you will need another source.

⚡️ Quick facts

Best for: Gi players crossing over

Skip if: You want leg locks

Tech focus: No-Gi Half Guard, Head Positioning, Underhook Dogfight, Single Leg, Sweeps

Biggest takeaway: Underhooks still win in no-gi.

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What You'll Learn

Translates Bernardo’s half guard to no-gi with collar-free grips and head positioning. It is most helpful if you already like his gi half guard and want continuity. Community comments say it complements Battle Tested well. Expect fewer submission chains and more sweeps to get on top.

Primary Techniques You'll Drill

No-Gi Half Guard
Head Positioning
Underhook Dogfight
Single Leg
Sweeps

Format & Level

Instructional style: System Based
Skill level: Intermediate
Format: No-Gi
Runtime: 2 hours and 56 minutes

Should You Buy It?

Wait for daily deal. I kept my half guard identity in no-gi by prioritizing head and underhook battles.

Why Bernardo Faria?

Bernardo’s strength is translating the same core ideas across formats. This set mirrors his gi half guard with appropriate grip swaps. It is a comfort-first curriculum for hobbyists.