Guard position·kimura (near-side arm isolation via underhook battle), guillotine (when opponent drops head), electric chair (from lockdown with underhook)
Half Guard
Half
Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Dominance
65
vs 35
Control depth
Proximal
Guarding
Transitions
32
outbound
Submissions
56
downstream
What it is
Guard position where one leg is trapped between both legs of the bottom player. This asymmetrical structure creates different mechanics than closed guard. Offers sweeps and back takes from the hook 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 — Passing perspective
35 vs 65
Disadvantaged↓ -30Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Fighting to free trapped leg and pass
Dominance — Guarding perspective
65 vs 35
Disadvantaged↓ 30Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Trap leg, fight underhook, sweep or take back
CONTROLPRESSUREESCAPESWEEP
32 ways out.
All32transitionsin the App Store↗Half Guard →
Murilo Pass
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Half Guard →
Half Guard to Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Half Guard →
Half Guard to Hon Kesa Gatame
Chest across chest, arm trapped - judo pin control
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Half Guard →
Half Guard to Modified Scarf Hold
Armpit traps arm, hand controls head - submission setup
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Half Guard →
Half Guard to Smash Pressure
Crushing chest pressure - flatten guard structure
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Half Guard →
Half Guard to Double Underhooks
Both underhooks on legs - lift and stack control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Half Guard →
Half Guard to Over-Under Grip
Asymmetric grip - one over one under
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Half Guard →
Half Guard to Stack Pressure
Stacking weight on shoulders - compressed guard
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Half Guard →
Half Guard to X-Shin Block
Shin blocks thigh - prevent hip escape
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Half Guard →
Half Guard to Twister Side Control
Far leg hooked from side - twister setup, spinal attack
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Half Guard →
Leg Drag
Leg dragged across body - modern pass hub
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Half Guard →
Electric Chair
lockdown half-guard platform - hip lock threat, sweep, back take
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Half Guard →
100 Kilos
Belly-down side control - sprawled chest pin
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Half Guard →
Knee Cut
Knee sliced across the thigh - shear past to pin
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Half Guard →
Underhook Half Guard
Deep underhook from bottom half guard - back-takes and reversals
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Half Guard →
Half Guard Sweep
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
Underhook to Back
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
Half Guard to Dogfight
Kneeling half guard - underhook battles, back takes
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
Knee Shield Insert
Top leg frames torso - distance control
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
Irimi Ashi Entry
Half guard trap plus butterfly hook
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
Lockdown Entry
Figure-four leg trap - restrict mobility, disrupt base
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
Ashi Garami Entry
Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
Honey Hole from Half Guard
Both legs thread through - dual control position
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
Kimura Trap Sweep
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
Knee Shield Insert
Shin across hip - distance control, sweep setup
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
Half Guard to Single Leg Control
One leg captured - finish the takedown
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
Electric Chair
lockdown half-guard platform - hip lock threat, sweep, back take
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Half Guard →
Underhook Half Guard
Deep underhook from bottom half guard - back-takes and reversals
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
56 finishes live
from this position.
All56submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Kimura
Guarding
Live8/10
SUB-002
Arm-in Guillotine
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-003
Guillotine Choke
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-004
Electric Chair
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-005
High Elbow Guillotine
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-006
Ten Finger Guillotine
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-007
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-008
Groin Stretch
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-009
Armbar
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-010
Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-011
D'Arce Choke
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-012
Hip Slicer
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-013
Omoplata
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-014
Hiza Gatame
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-015
Anaconda Choke
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-016
Arm Triangle
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-017
Prone Armbar
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-018
Buggy Choke
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-019
Kneebar
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-020
Toe Hold
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-021
Brabo Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-022
Calf Compression
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-023
Calf Crusher
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-024
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-025
Head and Arm Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-026
Heel Hook
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-027
Inside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-028
Inverted Armbar
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-029
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-030
Rear Naked Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-031
Rolling Kneebar
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-032
Saddle Heel Hook
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-033
Straight Ankle Lock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-034
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-035
Tarikoplata
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-036
Aoki Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-037
Arm Crush
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-038
Baratoplata
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-039
Prone Ankle Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-040
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-041
Calf Crank
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-042
Cryangle
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-043
Estima Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-044
Gogoplata
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-045
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-046
Inverted Heel Hook
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-047
Mir Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-048
Monoplata
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-049
Outside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-050
Reverse Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-051
Reverse Triangle
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-052
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-053
Sitting Arm Triangle
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-054
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-055
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-056
Z-Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
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