Deep Half Guard Cliff’s Notes | 3 Useful Options for Deep Half

Overview

This video demonstrates three deep half guard options from a single entry. The instructor teaches how to read the opponent's weight distribution after entering deep half and select the appropriate finish: a waiter sweep when they sit back, a scissor sweep when they lean forward, or a back take when they give cutting energy. Each option is shown with specific grips, leg positioning, and follow-through mechanics.

What's covered

1. 0:00Entry and initial control
2. 0:50Waiter sweep option
3. 1:16Scissor sweep and back take options

Techniques in this video

1. 01
   Back Take from Deep Half

   2:14 – 2:41·Half Guard·Transition
2. 02
   Deep Half Guard Entry

   0:10 – 0:50·Half Guard·Transition
3. 03
   Scissor Sweep from Deep Half

   1:47 – 2:14·Half Guard·Sweep
4. 04
   Waiter Sweep from Deep Half

   0:50 – 1:16·Half Guard·Sweep

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