BJJ: The Firefighter Guard DVD by Olivier Michailesco

Discover a unique instructional series dedicated to the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Filmed against a clean black background for maximum visibility, each volume features a renowned instructor sharing their specialty through detailed, methodical instruction that allows every movement and technical detail to be clearly understood.

In this advanced instructional, Olivier Michailescu presents his innovative "Firefighter Guard," a name created specifically for this series to describe a highly versatile hybrid guard. Combining elements of the butterfly guard, half guard, De La Riva hook, and single-leg control, this dynamic position offers multiple attacking and defensive options while allowing practitioners to adapt seamlessly to an opponent's reactions.

Because working from this guard requires constant movement, creativity, and the ability to exploit every opening, Michailescu likens it to "playing with fire." Throughout the program, he demonstrates a multidirectional system built around specialized grips, transitions, sweeps, reversals, and submissions, showing how each element connects into a fluid and effective game. He also addresses situations where the opponent succeeds in passing the guard, teaching practical recovery methods and counterattacks that allow you to regain control and continue the exchange.

Suitable for advanced practitioners seeking to expand their modern guard game, this instructional emphasizes timing, sensitivity, and technical precision while providing innovative concepts that can be immediately integrated into live training and competition.

This program is dedicated to the memory of Master Christian Derval, a respected teacher, mentor, and friend whose influence continues to inspire generations of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners.

Olivier Michailescu

• 5th Place, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Cup (Purple Belt, Brazil)
• 5th Place, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu World Cup (Brown Belt, Brazil)
• Bronze Medalist, European Championship Master 1 (Lisbon, Portugal, 2012)
• French Ne-Waza Champion (2012)
• 3rd Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, awarded by Grand Master Flavio Behring (9th Degree) and Master Christian Derval (4th Degree)
• 2nd Dan Black Belt in Judo
• Certified National Ne-Waza Instructor by the French Judo Federation

Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Running Time: 70 Minutes

DVD295