Atlas/Guard/Deep Half Guard
Guard position·Kneebar on near-side leg by threading through, Toe hold or ankle lock on near-side leg, Electric chair by underhooking far leg
Deep Half

Deep Half Guard

Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage

Dominance
65
vs 35
Control depth
Proximal
Guarding
Transitions
12
outbound
Submissions
22
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Half guard variation where the bottom player's body moves underneath the top player's hips below the belt line. This deep position creates leverage for sweeps while limiting the top player's pressure. The position offers both defensive protection and sweep opportunities.

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
65 vs 35
Disadvantaged↓ 30Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Underneath their hips - sweep with leg control
Dominance — Passing perspective
35 vs 65
Disadvantaged↓ -30Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Fighting crossface and leg extraction from deep entry
//02—Concept tags
ESCAPESWEEP
//03—Transitions outbound

12 ways out.

All12transitionsin the App Store↗
Deep Half Guard →
John Wayne Sweep
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Guard →
Deep Half Sweep
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Guard →
Deep Half Sweep
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Guard →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Guard →
Lockdown Entry
Figure-four leg trap - restrict mobility, disrupt base
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Guard →
Half Guard to Dogfight
Kneeling half guard - underhook battles, back takes
Type
Scramble
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Guard →
De La Riva Hook Entry
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Guard →
Reverse De La Riva Hook Entry
Reverse leg hook engaged - inverted angles, back access
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Guard →
50/50 Entry
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Guard →
Electric Chair
lockdown half-guard platform - hip lock threat, sweep, back take
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Deep Half Guard →
Murilo Pass
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Deep Half Guard →
Deep Half Guard to Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
//04—Submissions downstream

22 finishes live
from this position.

All22submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Kneebar
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-002
Toe Hold
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-003
Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-004
Inside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-005
Inverted Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-006
Kimura
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-007
Outside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-008
Rolling Kneebar
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-009
Straight Ankle Lock
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-010
Reverse Omoplata
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-011
Calf Compression
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-012
Calf Crank
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-013
Calf Crusher
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-014
Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-015
Aoki Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-016
Estima Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-017
Hip Slicer
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-018
Reverse Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-019
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-020
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
1/10
SUB-021
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long
1/10
SUB-022
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
1/10
//05—Linked positions

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Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control82
Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
13 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control88
Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Guard68
X-Guard
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
15 ↗ transitionsGuarding
// Deep Half Guard · Guard

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