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Over Under Control, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Bridge Escape from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Counter the Over Under Guard Pass by crunching your body and stopping their diagonal pressure. With your Over Under Control, Hook Sweep the opponent to reverse the position. If the opponent is able to flatten your ba...
X Guard Entry from a Hook Sweep to Shin-in Sweep and Unbalance Sweep from Xguard
     

2 Part Technique - Use the traditional Over Under Hook Sweep to set up the Xguard Sweep and entry. When you try the first sweep the opponent may defend by using their weight and holding. Instead of using this sweep, transition into the...
Turning Mount Escape to Shin-In Half Guard Sweep
     

2 Part Technique - The traditional mount escapes will not work against someone with a good mount. You try to bridge and push the knee, but nothing is working. You will now have to risk even more because you made the mistake of being mo...
Posted: 5671 days ago
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Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard, Guillotine from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - The Under Hook is a big advantage in Half Guard to keep your opponent's weight off of you. Not only can you sweep your opponent using the Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard, but use it as an entry to X Guard as well. When...
Posted: 5629 days ago
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Single Leg, Deep Half Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass from Half Guard, Shin-In Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The Knee Slide Pass is a very strong guard pass with limited defenses. The Single Leg from Half Guard is a possible solution to reverse the situation, but if your opponent is stronger and heavier you will have to wor...
Back Step Half Guard Counter, Taking Back vs Back Step Pass
     

2 Part Technique - Close Half Guard to prevent the opponent from finishing the Guard Pass. If the opponent switches to Back Step Pass vs Half Guard to counter you holding Half Guard, curl your body tight to stop him from securing your ...
Posted: 5590 days ago
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Under Hook and Head Control Sweep vs Turning Pass
     

2 Part Technique - The Turning Pass vs Half Guard is a very dominant pass used often by Marcelo. Once the opponent initiates the Turning Pass, battle for the control of the position by securing Under Hook and Head Control. It is vital ...
Posted: 5588 days ago
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Over Under Control, Hook Sweep from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Look for the Over Under Control while Hand Fighting from Butterfly. It is important to push inwards on the opponent's elbow and not pull as an Over Hook for the most successful Over Under Control Hook Sweep. If the o...
Deep Half Guard Entry from Butterfly, Shin-in Sweep from Deep Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - You don't initiate Deep Half Guard, but it is a position you must deal with if put into the situation. Divide your body in half using an Under Hook and stepping outside of the opponent to reach under for the Deep Hal...
Posted: 5492 days ago
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Back Step Half Guard Pass Counter, Knee Cross, Reverse Over Under Pass Variation vs Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Use a strong bridge with the Under Hook and Head Control to counter the opponent's Back Step Pass vs Half Guard. After the reversal, you will not longer have the necessary Control to hold the opponent in Half Guard. ...
Back Escape, Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Force your shoulders to the mat and away from the opponent's choking arm. Use a strong bridge to initiate your escape and never release pressure from your shoulders until you are clear. The opponent may abandon the l...
Posted: 5472 days ago
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Elbow Push vs Half Guard, Seat Belt Control
     

2 Part Technique - Always prevent the opponent from securing an Under Hook if he advances to Half Guard. The opponent will commonly substitute the important Under Hook Control for Head Control with shoulder pressure instead. Use the El...
Posted: 5465 days ago
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Double Under Hook Control, Under Hook and Head Control Sweep from Butterfly, Under Hook and Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Often, an opponent will transition inside your Butterfly Guard to nullify your Double Under Hooks and press your back to the mat. Connect your hands with the Under Hook and Head Control to prevent the opponent from p...
Elbow Push vs Stacking Pass, vs Half Guard, vs Side Control, Rear Naked Choke vs Reverse Side Control, Rear Naked Choke from Crucifix, Hip Turn vs Reverse Side Control,
     

2 Part Technique - You can take advantage of the opponent using a Reverse Side Control, if you are better in the position. The situation commonly occurs from your Elbow Push against his Stacking Pass, Half Guard, or Side Control. Often...
2on1 Control, Hook Sweep, Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard, Ankle Trap Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - The opponent will reveal his attack by posting a leg forward before the pass attempt. His actions create a small window of opportunity to use a Hook Sweep against his posted leg. We need a control for a successful Ho...
Over Under Control Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Double Over Hook Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - Create space using a frame against the opponent's Under Hook and Head Control to swim for an Under Hook. Insert your foot hook and use the Over Under Control to start the Hook Sweep from Half Guard. If you push away ...
1Leg X Guard Entry vs Knee Slide Pass, Deep Half Guard vs Knee Slide Pass, Shin-in Sweep from Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - Become compact to prevent the opponent from fully Knee Sliding. Concentrate on breaking the opponent's top control first, which will allow you to start creating distance to recover. Start working the 1Leg X Guard ent...
Counter to Seatbelt Control, Back Escape, Elbow Push Escape vs Half Guard
     

3 Part Technique - If the opponent is strong with back submissions, protecting your neck is the priority and not preventing the hooks for back points is secondary. After protecting your neck, you will be safe to start escaping the hook...
Posted: 5367 days ago
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Bridge Escape from Half Guard, Frame Escape vs Over Under Pass
     

2 Part Technique - Underhook and Head Control versus your half guard can be a worst case scenario in terms of pass defense, but the position is still escapable despite your disadvantages. Utilize the Bridge Escape by using your inside ...
Posted: 5342 days ago
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Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Under Hook and Head Control Hook Sweep from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - The underhook is a crucial aspect of control for hook sweeping from the half guard. The success of your underhook is reliant upon your ability to close the distance between your upper bodies. If the opponent realizes...
Bridge Escape vs Kimura, Pull Escape vs Kimura
     

2 Part Technique - Immediately grab inside your leg to prevent the opponent from torquing your arm to start the Kimura submission. Reach under with your free hand and grab your wrist. Rock towards the submission to force the opponent t...
Posted: 5331 days ago
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Under Hook and Head Control Bridge Sweep from Half Guard, Reverse Under Hook and Head vs Half Guard, Knee Cross vs Half Guard
     

2 Part Technique - If you feel you cannot sweep after being forced into Half Guard, look for the Under Hook and Head Control Bridge Sweep. The top control will give you the torque needed to turn the opponent's upper body, while bridgin...
Bridge Escape vs Kimura, Pull Escape vs Kimura
     

2 Part Technique - Immediately grab inside your leg to prevent the opponent from torquing your arm to start the Kimura submission. Reach under with your free hand and grab your wrist. Rock towards the submission to force the opponent t...
Posted: 5295 days ago
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Hook Sweep Reversal Escape vs Kimura, X Guard Entry, Unbalance Sweep from X Guard
     

2 Part Technique - Upon realizing that your opponent has lost the battle for the underhook in half guard, he may try to turn the situation back to his favor by switching controls and locking the Kimura grip on your underhook. Before he...
Belt and Over Control from Butterfly, Hook Sweep from Half Guard, Triangle from Butterfly
     

2 Part Technique - If you lose the underhook battle and your opponent scores it first versus your half guard, don't let him establish the "Over" part of the Over Under Pass. Either block his arm with your hand or forearm, depending on ...
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