POSITION OVERVIEW
Half guard
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The bottom player traps one leg while the top player’s other leg is free.
Training
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3 movesPositions & control
Half guard → underhook dogfight
Build an underhook and rise into a position where you can attack their base.
Half guard · Playing guardPositions & control
Half guard → kimura control
Establish a shoulder-control connection when a wrist is available.
Half guard · Playing guardSweeps
Roll-under sweep against an overhook
Change direction underneath when overhook pressure prevents you from coming up.
Half guard · Playing guard