Knee Shield

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

Control two-on-one, drop knee shield, and slide under to execute the John Wayne sweep.

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…

Defends against the knee shield by controlling the sleeve and using defensive hips to collapse the guard structure rather than pushing against the knee.

A half guard position focusing on controlling the opponent's movement and preparing for sweeps.

Transitions from the defensive Knee Shield headquarters to offensive positions. Uses the established hook and structure to drag legs or take the back.

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…

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…

If opponent posts their leg, swim your arm underneath to get to octopus guard and take the back.

A submission technique from half guard utilizing a knee shield position to lock up a reverse triangle.

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…

When a knee shield smash pass collapses your base, use a shoulder roll and wide leg circle to recover guard.

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…