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Chest-to-Chest Half Guard Pass

Used when you are in half guard and want to flatten the opponent to prevent them from rolling or recovering guard. The mechanism relies on chest-to-chest pressure, an underhook, and pinning the opponent's knee to the mat to clear your leg.

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  1. 1Secure chest-to-chest contact with an underhook and head control.0:10
  2. 2Flare your elbow out wide instead of tucking it under their back.0:30
  3. 3Walk your foot heel-to-toe all the way to the opponent's butt.0:37
  4. 4Pin the opponent's knee to the floor so it faces the wall, not the ceiling.0:49
  5. 5Hook your instep inside their knee and pin it to the floor.0:56
  6. 6Lift your butt until your knee is clear, then turn and pull your leg out.1:00
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How to pass the half guard, chest to chest! Comment 'Academy,' and I'll hook you up with the ultimate resource for mastering this technique! 💪🔗  #jiujitsu #jiujitsutips #martialarts #combatsports #bjj
How to pass the half guard, chest to chest! Comment 'Academy,' and I'll hook you up with the ultimate resource for mastering this technique! 💪🔗 #jiujitsu #jiujitsutips #martialarts #combatsports #bjj
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