Half Guard Game

Half guard for competition. Reading what they give you to score points and advance position with tournament-proven transitions.

Flow outline

  1. Half Guard System

    • From here, quick note: your foundation for controlling the match from bottom half guard. set grips and frames to set up sweeps and submissions while preventing opponent passes. timing beats strength

  2. Sit Up Guard

    • Transition to an offensive seated guard when opponent stands, creating opportunities for sweeps and back takes while maintaining distance control

  3. Rdlr

    • Most of the time Utilize Reverse De La Riva to counter knee cuts, creating off-balancing opportunities and setting up leg entries for sweeps. Timing beats strength

  4. Overhead Sweep

    • Most of the time Execute the overhead sweep when opponent pressures with opposite shoulder, securing top position and potential passing points. Switch if it stalls

  5. Kimura Attack

    • If they frame, most of the time attack the kimura submission when opponent places head toward kneeshield ground, creating a high-percentage finish opportunity

  6. Rolletta Sweep

    • If they frame, quickly execute the rolletta sweep when opponent switches overtop, scoring sweep points and advancing to dominant position

  7. Arm Push Escape

    • most of the time push far arm across body and stand up when opponent's switch is slow, creating space to reset or attack

  8. Leg Entry

    • Push underneath and transition to leg attacks when opponent sits up and back, setting up submissions or sweeps

  9. Modified X Guard

    • If they frame, often enter modified x-guard when opponent steps opposite leg forward, creating powerful sweeping opportunities. don’t force it

  10. Back Take

    • Once set, scoot out and attack the back when opponent goes under kneeshield with low shoulder, securing back control points

  11. John Wayne Sweep

    • Execute John Wayne sweep when opponent goes under kneeshield with high shoulder, scoring sweep points

  12. John Wayne Sweep

    • Perform John Wayne sweep when opponent passes kneeshield and applies pressure, reversing the position. Switch if it stalls

  13. Choi Bar

    • Key detail: attack with choi bar when opponent attempts cross face while you control head, creating submission opportunities

  14. Flair Defense

    • If they frame, flair up to stop weave pass, then secure underhook to keep position and set up attacks

  15. Sit Up Underhook

    • Sit up with underhook, roll back, and regain position when opponent attempts weave pass

  16. Hip Scoot

    • If they frame, scoot hip underneath with high leg when opponent smashes high kneeshield, creating space to attack

  17. Underhook Position

    • From here, secure deep underhook position to control opponent's posture and set up sweeps and submissions

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