Atlas/Guard/Reverse Half Guard
Guard position·kimura (on the far arm reaching across), calf slicer (using the half guard hook), kneebar (opponent's trapped leg)
Reverse Half
Inverted Half Guard
Backwards Half

Reverse Half Guard

Half guard facing away

Dominance
58
vs 42
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
13
outbound
Submissions
25
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Half guard variation where the guard player faces away from the passer while maintaining leg control. This creates opportunities for back takes, turtle transitions, and technical stand-ups.

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 — Face away half guard control
Dominance — Passing perspective
42 vs 58
Disadvantaged↓ -16Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Prevent back takes clear leg
//02—Concept tags
GUARDHALF GUARDINVERTEDBACK TAKE
//03—Transitions outbound

13 ways out.

All13transitionsin the App Store↗
Reverse Half Guard →
Inside Sankaku Entry
Both legs thread through - dual control position
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse Half Guard →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse Half Guard →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse Half Guard →
Reverse Half Guard to Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse Half Guard →
Ashi Garami Entry
Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse Half Guard →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse Half Guard →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse Half Guard →
Lockdown Entry
Figure-four leg trap - restrict mobility, disrupt base
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Reverse Half Guard →
Reverse Half Guard to Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Reverse Half Guard →
Reverse Half Guard to Quarter Mount
One knee over, one alongside - advance to mount, back, s-mount
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Reverse Half Guard →
Reverse Half Guard to Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Reverse Half Guard →
Reverse Half Guard to Twister Side Control
Far leg hooked from side - twister setup, spinal attack
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Reverse Half Guard →
Truck Entry
Behind and beside, leg trapped - twister, back takes
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
//04—Submissions downstream

25 finishes live
from this position.

All25submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Calf Slicer
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-002
Kimura
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-003
Kneebar
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-004
Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-005
Inside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-006
Outside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-007
Straight Ankle Lock
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-008
Toe Hold
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-009
Groin Stretch
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-010
Inverted Toe Hold
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
Inverted Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-015
Reverse Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-016
Saddle Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-017
Armbar
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-018
Estima Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-019
Rolling Kneebar
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-020
Z-Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-021
Aoki Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-022
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-023
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-024
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-025
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Entanglement90
Inside Sankaku Finish
Both legs thread through - dual control position
11 ↗ transitionsEntangling
Guard65
Deep Half Guard
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
10 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Standing52
Standing Neutral
Equal standing - fight for grips
21 ↗ transitionsInitiating
Guard35
Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
15 ↗ transitionsPassing
// Reverse Half Guard · Guard

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