Knee Shield
Techniques
- Submission·Knee ShieldCanto Choke from Knee Slice
Counter an underhook attempt from knee slice by locking a deep collar grip and using the hamstring to cover the neck, turning the opponent's forward pressure i…
- Pass·Knee ShieldDead Weight Pressure from Knee Shield Passing
Lean your weight over the opponent in knee shield half guard, keep your hand in a C grip in their armpit, and prevent their leg from escaping to tire their fra…
- Sweep·Knee ShieldGiggler (John Wayne) Half Guard Sweep
Use this when the opponent drives forward into your knee shield half guard. It solves the problem of a strong top player pressing into you by redirecting their…
- Submission·Knee ShieldGoose Neck Wrist Lock — Knee Shield Entry
Secure the opponent's top arm by pinning their tricep with your bicep while controlling the wrist, then apply pressure to the top of the hand to force a tap.
- Guard_retention·Knee ShieldGuard Retention — Knee Shield Push Against Inside Camping
Retain guard against inside camping by threatening a butterfly hook to force the passer to adjust their posture, then using a knee shield push to free the trap…
- Pass·Knee ShieldHalf Guard Pass — Knee Shield Control
When an opponent sets a knee shield to block your pass, this technique neutralizes their base by pinning the knee, sprawling to break their grip, and using for…
- Sweep·Knee ShieldHalf Guard Underhook Sweep
Use this when you have knee shield half guard and want to sweep a pressure-heavy top player. It works by securing a high underhook, getting around the corner t…
- Sweep·Knee ShieldJohn Wayne Sweep (Knee Lever) Variation with Knee Shield and Arm Control
Variation of the knee lever sweep from half guard with knee shield, breaking opponent's grip on lapel, controlling arm inside, and tilting opponent by bringing…
- Sweep·Knee ShieldJohn Wayne Sweep from Knee Shield
Control two-on-one, drop knee shield, and slide under to execute the John Wayne sweep.
- Sweep·Knee ShieldKimura Sweep from Knee Shield Half Guard
Use this when trapped under knee shield half guard while the opponent drives to pass. It solves the problem of being stuck on bottom by converting their passin…
- Pass·Knee ShieldKnee Shield (Z-Guard) Defense
Defends against the knee shield by controlling the sleeve and using defensive hips to collapse the guard structure rather than pushing against the knee.
- Control·Knee ShieldKnee Shield Half Guard
A half guard position focusing on controlling the opponent's movement and preparing for sweeps.
- Transition·Knee ShieldKnee Shield Half Guard Attacks
Transitions from the defensive Knee Shield headquarters to offensive positions. Uses the established hook and structure to drag legs or take the back.
- Guard·Knee ShieldKnee Shield Half Guard Setup
Establishes the Knee Shield Half Guard base to neutralize top pressure. Uses ankle hooking and hip placement to create a structural shield that deflects weight…
- Pass·Knee ShieldLow Knee Shield Pass — Outside Hip Pressure
Used when an opponent sets a low knee shield. By placing your hip on the outside edge of their knee rather than the front, you force their legs to open and kne…
- Transition·Knee ShieldOctopus Guard Back Take by Swimming Arm Under Posted Leg
If opponent posts their leg, swim your arm underneath to get to octopus guard and take the back.
- Submission·Knee ShieldReverse Triangle
A submission technique from half guard utilizing a knee shield position to lock up a reverse triangle.
- Sweep·Knee ShieldShaolin Sweep
Use this sweep when you have half guard and need to reverse position quickly. It works by breaking the opponent's base with an arm drag and using your knee shi…
- Guard_retention·Knee ShieldShoulder Roll Guard Recovery
When a knee shield smash pass collapses your base, use a shoulder roll and wide leg circle to recover guard.
- Control·Knee ShieldUnderhook Entry from Half Guard (Pull Method)
Use this when you need an underhook against a skilled opponent who will V-grip and flatten you if you sit up. It solves the problem of getting crushed chest-to…
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