Transition to Deep Half Guard

From Half Guard to Deep Half Guard

Key Steps

Setup and posture

• How to: step-by-step establish a stable frame by placing your near-side forearm against the opponent's hip and neck while driving your hips low. This is foundational in jiujitsu moves and bjj techniques.

Entry into deep half

• Step-by-step: pivot to your inside hip, slide your arm under their near leg, and grip your own shin to trap the leg; rotate to align under the center of gravity.

Securing the position

• Keep your head tight to their thigh, back flat, and use your inside leg to hook behind their far leg; post with the outside leg to maintain balance.

Transition options

• From here, you can sweep over your trapped leg or recover guard. Look for opportunities to advance to top control.

Application

How to use in rolling

• This transition works in Gi and No-Gi; it creates control and opens paths to sweeps, back takes, or guard recovery.

Mistakes

Common errors

• Not controlling the hip or leg, giving up posture, letting the head rise, or failing to post with the outside leg.

Fixes

• Reestablish frames, keep back flat, and maintain hip pressure before attempting the next move.

Tips

Drills and progression

• Drill entry from partner pressure slowly, progress to live rolling; practice hip hinge and leg hooks to build reliability.

Gi vs No-Gi considerations

• Gi grips or No-Gi control can differ; adapt grips to your uniform or skin but maintain the core timing.