Half Guard
A position where the bottom player controls one of the opponent's legs between their own legs, creating opportunities for sweeps and submissions.
Moves from Half Guard
Arm Triangle
Learn an effective half guard submission to dominate and transition into a dominant position, suitable for both gi and no-gi.
Brabo Choke
This advanced submission from half guard targets the neck, using pressure for a tap. Effective in gi and no-gi contexts.
Deep Half Guard Escape
Learn how to escape from half guard to deep half guard, improving your defensive position and setting up sweeps in BJJ.
Ezekiel Choke
An intermediate gi-only submission from half guard using a sleeve grip to choke the opponent.
G-Roll Sweep
An intermediate sweep from half guard using leverage and momentum to reverse positions, effective in both gi and no-gi settings.
Guillotine Choke
A powerful choke from half guard targeting the neck, effective in gi and no-gi, ideal for disrupting airflow and blood circulation.
Half Guard Pass to Mount
Transition from half guard to mount for control and submissions, effective in gi and no-gi. Master this BJJ technique for a dominant position.
Half Guard Pass to Side Control
Learn to transition from half guard to side control, enhancing your BJJ positional advantage with this beginner-friendly move.
John Wayne Sweep
A half guard sweep transitioning to top control, effective in gi/no-gi, ideal for intermediate BJJ practitioners.
Kimura
A powerful submission from half guard, leveraging body strength against the shoulder joint; effective in both gi and no-gi settings.
Knee Shield Recovery
Beginner move to create space and control from half guard, setting up escapes or sweeps.
Lapel Choke
A gi-exclusive choke from half guard, using the opponent's lapel to apply a blood choke effectively.
Old School Sweep
Learn a beginner-friendly sweep from half guard to gain top control in both Gi and No-Gi settings.
Plan B Sweep
Learn a powerful sweep from half guard to reverse positions and gain dominance, effective in both gi and no-gi scenarios.
Recover Full Guard
Transition from half guard to full guard to regain control and improve position, essential for beginners in jiu jitsu.
Transition to Butterfly Half Guard
Learn how to transition from half guard to butterfly half guard to enhance control and attack options in BJJ.
Transition to Deep Half Guard
Transition from half guard to gain control and set up sweeps in BJJ, ideal for intermediate practitioners in gi and no-gi scenarios.
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