Atlas/Guard/Coyote Half Guard
Guard position·kimura (from underhook/overhook trap), guillotine (head snap with lever position), loop choke (gi collar access)
Coyote Half
Lever Half Guard
Knee Lever Half

Coyote Half Guard

Knee lever mechanics - sweep angles, dogfight entries

Dominance
64
vs 36
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
16
outbound
Submissions
27
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Half guard variation where the bottom player uses their knee as a lever against the opponent's trapped leg. This creates off-balancing mechanics for sweeps and dogfight transitions. The position offers unique angles for back takes through lever-based control.

What you do

The step-by-step execution guide lives in the app — 6-step breakdown, biomechanics, and situational tips.

Open1position detailin the App Store↗
Dominance — Guarding perspective
64 vs 36
Disadvantaged↓ 28Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Lever sweeps and back takes from bottom
Dominance — Passing perspective
36 vs 64
Disadvantaged↓ -28Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Counter knee lever while preventing sweeps
//02—Concept tags
GUARDHALF GUARDMODERNLEVER
//03—Transitions outbound

16 ways out.

All16transitionsin the App Store↗
Coyote Half Guard →
Lucas Leite Sweep
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Coyote Half Guard →
Coyote Guard to Back
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Coyote Half Guard →
Half Guard to Dogfight
Kneeling half guard - underhook battles, back takes
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Coyote Half Guard →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Coyote Half Guard →
Coyote Guard to Back
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Coyote Half Guard →
Lockdown Entry
Figure-four leg trap - restrict mobility, disrupt base
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Coyote Half Guard →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Coyote Half Guard →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Coyote Half Guard →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Coyote Half Guard →
Electric Chair
lockdown half-guard platform - hip lock threat, sweep, back take
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Coyote Half Guard →
Knee Slice Pass
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Coyote Half Guard →
Coyote Half Guard to Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Coyote Half Guard →
Coyote Half Guard to Quarter Mount
One knee over, one alongside - advance to mount, back, s-mount
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Coyote Half Guard →
Coyote Half Guard to Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across chest, arm trapped - judo pin control
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Coyote Half Guard →
Coyote Half Guard to Reverse Kesa Gatame
Sitting beside facing legs - reverse angle, leg attacks
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Coyote Half Guard →
Electric Chair
lockdown half-guard platform - hip lock threat, sweep, back take
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
//04—Submissions downstream

27 finishes live
from this position.

All27submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Kimura
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-002
Guillotine Choke
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-003
Electric Chair
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-004
Arm-in Guillotine
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-005
High Elbow Guillotine
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-006
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-007
Ten Finger Guillotine
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-008
Groin Stretch
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-009
Armbar
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-010
Omoplata
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-011
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-012
Anaconda Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-013
Brabo Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-014
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-015
D'Arce Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-016
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-017
Baratoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-018
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-019
Gi Tail Choke
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-020
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-021
Inverted Armbar
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-022
Monoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-023
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-024
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-025
Tarikoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-026
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-027
Cryangle
Guarding
Long
1/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Control80
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Guard58
Dogfight
Kneeling half guard - underhook battles, back takes
12 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Guard65
Deep Half Guard
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
10 ↗ transitionsGuarding
// Coyote Half Guard · Guard

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