Deep Half Guard

Use this when the opponent gives cutting energy in deep half. The hook behind the leg and reaching past it allow you to pick up one leg, move the other aside,…

A position allowing offensive attacks including sweeps and back takes.

Counters deep half guard by grabbing the pants, stacking the opponent with head pressure, and sliding through to side control or mount.

Use this entry when you need to off-balance an opponent in half guard before diving under. The shin shield and angled kick redirect their weight to one leg, li…

When the opponent maintains a heavy base that resists a standard knee-shield sweep, use a cross-body lapel grip combined with a bridge and upward arm punch to…

An escape from deep half when you have good posture. It uses weight distribution on the lead leg to lift the opponent's knee and create space to stand up.

An escape from deep half when posture is compromised. It uses a leg-lace to off-balance the opponent and recover guard without giving up points.

A competition-safe escape from deep half. By grabbing the pants and stepping on the hip, you break the grip and recover guard without exposing your back to giv…

Use this when the opponent leaves their weight forward after you enter deep half. Removing the posting arm and scissoring your legs sweeps them over, with hip…

Use this when the opponent leans forward while you control their sleeve from deep half. The forward lean breaks their base, allowing you to roll them over by p…

Use this when the opponent drops their knee to the mat to defend the rolling sweeps. As they sit down, you sit up with them and come up on your elbow to comple…

Use this when the opponent sits up and back in deep half. The perpendicular leg and ankle grip create a waiter-tray position that sweeps them over your body, f…