BUTTERFLY HALF GUARD RECOVERY

Recovery from tight half guard w/ top head & arm control. Getting the butterfly hook in, creating space, & working back to a better position or into a leg entanglement.

Flow outline

  1. They Shall Not Pass Half Guard

    • Key detail: from here, alright, you're stuck in half guard and your opponent is trying to pass. is your starting point. your main goal here is to stop their pass and start working your recovery. angle matters

  2. Cross Body

    • If they frame, if it shows up, your opponent has established a strong cross-body position, controlling your head and arm from the top. is a high-pressure spot, so your first thought should be about creating some space to breathe and move

  3. Recovering From Butterfly Half Vs Top Head And Arm

    • From here, is the core of recovery plan. you're in butterfly half guard, but your opponent still has that nasty top head and arm control. 're going to methodically work to break that grip and improve position

  4. Knee Elbow Escape

    • Classic fundamental escape! You've bridged but your opponent didn't budge. So, you're going to shrimp out, get that knee in, and use your elbow to frame and create the space you need. It's all about incremental movement

  5. Opponent Moves Toward Me

    • If they frame, if it shows up, good news! your small shrimp worked and your opponent reacted by coming forward, which actually flattens you out a bit. might feel bad, but it often gives you the window you need to insert that butterfly hook. angle matters

  6. Ashi Garami

    • If they frame, excellent work! you've successfully entered a leg entanglement, specifically the ashi garami position. from here, you have a whole new world of sweeps and attacks open to you. the tables have turned!

  7. Opponent Blocks My Hip

    • Often A common defense. As you were working your kuzushi (off-balancing), your opponent smartly posted a hand on your hip to stop your movement. Don't worry, have counters for . It just means adjust angle or grip

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