Positions & control · Gi & no-gi
Half guard → underhook dogfight
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Build an underhook and rise into a position where you can attack their base.
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Half guard · Playing guard
Training
WATCH VIDEO · 5 min section · 0:00–4:40
Opens the video · Gi demonstrationThe main sweep to know from half guard
Lachlan Giles / Absolute MMA St Kilda
Setup & key ideas
Before you start
- Space to turn onto your side and protect your upper body.
Key ideas
- Avoid remaining flat under their chest.
- Build height while protecting the underhook.
- Keep the trapped-leg connection as you rise.
Common pitfalls
- An underhook alone does not guarantee a safe path up.
Connections Reactions and next steps
If they react…
IF
Their overhook pressure prevents you from coming up
Retain the underhook and leg connection; reach the far leg and establish the source-specific hook change before turning underneath.
Explore Roll-under sweep against an overhookWhere this can lead
- Dogfight · I have the underhook
You recover height and come toward your knees without losing connection.