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Guard position·back take to RNC chain, kimura from the underhook battle, guillotine when opponent ducks head
Half-Guard Knees
Dogfight Half Guard
Knees Half Guard
Kneeling Half Guard

Dogfight

Kneeling half guard - underhook battles, back takes

Dominance
58
vs 42
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
18
outbound
Submissions
16
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Both players face each other on knees with one leg trapped in half guard structure. Upper body control creates battle for underhooks and whizzer positions. Dynamic position with pathways to back takes, sweeps, and guard passes.

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
58 vs 42
Disadvantaged↓ 16Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Attack underhooks, back takes, and sweeps
Dominance — Passing perspective
42 vs 58
Disadvantaged↓ -16Dominant
Control depth · Hinge — Control underhooks, prevent back takes, pass guard
//02—Concept tags
GUARDTRANSITIONWRESTLINGDYNAMICHUB
//03—Transitions outbound

18 ways out.

All18transitionsin the App Store↗
Dogfight →
Dogfight Sweep
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Dogfight →
Half Guard Sweep
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Dogfight →
Dogfight to Back Take
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Dogfight →
Dogfight to Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Dogfight →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Dogfight →
Lockdown Entry
Figure-four leg trap - restrict mobility, disrupt base
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Dogfight →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Dogfight →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Dogfight →
De La Riva Hook Entry
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Dogfight →
Reverse De La Riva Hook Entry
Reverse leg hook engaged - inverted angles, back access
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Dogfight →
Dogfight to Coyote Half Guard
Knee lever mechanics - sweep angles, dogfight entries
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Dogfight →
Dogfight to Standing Neutral
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Dogfight →
Cradle Pass
Head and near or far leg connected — variant shapes available transition angles
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Dogfight →
Dogfight to Sprawl Control
Hips sprawled down, head controlled - stops takedown, creates attacks
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Dogfight →
Dogfight to Body Lock Ride
Both arms under torso - mat returns, back takes
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Dogfight →
Dogfight to Truck
Behind and beside, leg trapped - twister, back takes
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Dogfight →
Dogfight to Kimura Trap System
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Dogfight →
Dogfight to Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
//04—Submissions downstream

16 finishes live
from this position.

All16submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Kimura
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-002
Guillotine Choke
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-003
High Elbow Guillotine
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-004
Arm-in Guillotine
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-005
Ten Finger Guillotine
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-006
D'Arce Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-007
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-008
Anaconda Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-009
Brabo Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-010
Japanese Necktie
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-011
Armbar
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-012
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-013
Peruvian Necktie
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-014
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-015
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-016
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Control80
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control90
Back Mount
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
6 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control88
Technical Mount
Asymmetric mount - strong base, arm access
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
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