Foundations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu by Bernardo Faria
787 reviews · 4.95 / 5
Bernardo Faria · Combo
Side Control Setups & Submissions by Bernardo Faria has 87 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.99 out of 5. 99% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from July 12, 2019 to August 8, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
42 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 19 | 5.0 |
| Purple | 9 | 5.0 |
| White | 6 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 4 | 5.0 |
| Black | 4 | 5.0 |

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Excellent. Easy to follow along.
Absolutely amazing, working techniques I use daily
Good 👍�
Really good content and different applications. One of my favourite videos on side control. Great submission content too.
Solid instructional
Ni ensolid techniques
I've always felt comfortable in having my opponent in side control but wanted to learn how to transition better. This course is fantastic! BF does a great job simplifying the technique. Highly recommended!
A great and easy to digest walk through of various side control submissions and chokes
Great tool to have for older grapplers like myself. Thanks.
this helped me win a local tournament in SoCal. I didn't get a submission but because I was trying one that helped me to keep control. I transition to mount instead and won on points.
Can't go wrong with anything Faria, love his wrist lock setup.
As always, Bernardo's instructionals are suited for older grapplers and I am one of them. I believe that the techniques shown are perfect addition to my game.
Another great instructional from Bernardo. As always, everything is explained clearly and in detail. I enjoy learning from him as a beginner because he provides important details in a slow and clear manner. This series is especially valuable to me, as it gives perspective on how to set up a submission and establish proper positioning before going for it. It really brings to life the saying: "Posture before submission." Great video, as always, from Bernardo!
BERNARDO IS A VERY GOOD TEACHER
Great Lesson !
Love the setups and subs gone over in this instructional.
The best side contol video!
This is best side contol, establish, then go to submissions.
It has the best principles to attack from side control
Most important
Everyones side control, a must!
This is a must video 4 side control
The best
I will rewatch to I know well. Often lose side control
This I watch to I know well. I pass the guard. Bernards video is my side control, a must.
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