The half guard is one of the most, if not the most, utilized positions in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Amongst beginners looking to expand their game beyond the difficulty of closed guard, half guard provides greater potential in terms of sweeps and submission attempts....

From One Of America's Greatest Grapplers... A Man Who Has Never Had His Guard Passed In Professional Competition Half guard is easily considered one of the most widely used guards in competitive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu today. You will see more and more high...

Often times it’s not our first crack at a technique that’s successful. We may go down the road of 3 to 4 different moves before we finally nail something down. In a setting where both players are of a higher caliber, there tends...

Tom DeBlass talks a lot about framing, and various concepts surrounding frames. And for good reason. Framing is a flagship concept in BJJ. Without the proper understanding of frames, your jiu-jitsu will suffer, especially from a defensive standpoint. Being that frames create space...

Transitions are often where the magic happens when it comes to BJJ matches. Common reactions foster transitions, and it is in these pockets of space that we find our way to new positions, and even in many cases, submissions. Not many high level...

Half Guard Is A Great Position To Be In, But If You Struggle To Retain Your Guard Then You Might Just Need To Make These Simple Tweaks... Half guard is one of the most commonly used guards in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. You see...

Jake Mackenzie's Half Guard Game Is Anything But "Basic!" We have all seen it used endlessly be this point. That is right… I am talking about the half guard. It is hard not to talk about the half guard when you talk about...

Great Protection Detail From Professor DeBlass! Can a 1-minute video save you from getting heel hooked? Of course, it can. Especially coming from one of the greatest half guard masters of our time, Tom DeBlass. During the past few years the leg lock...

The kimura is my favorite joint lock submission mostly because of its versatility. This extremely powerful shoulder lock can be attacked from closed guard, half guard, side control, and so many other positions. Not only is it versatile in the sense that it...

These Half Guard Techniques Will Improve Your Game In No Time! Learn To Be Quick And Efficient While Playing Half Guard, And Dominate Even The Hardest Guys At Your Gym! Jake Mackenzie is a world class competitor who is notorious for his half...

The Knee Shield Is Your First Line Of Defense On Half Guard Bottom And Your First Obstacle On Half Guard Top If you have spent any time on the mats at all then you are probably familiar with the knee shield. But do...

One of the most common phrases uttered in the sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or mixed martial arts is “get under hooks.” Under hooks are a fundamental part of grappling and wrestling that allow the person with the under hook to have substantial...

Using a two on one grip while playing guard can be extremely useful and tough to deal with when you’re on the other end. Especially in no gi, when the grips are a bit scarcer and things get a little slippery. The two...

Tom DeBlass teaches you how to recover from this common half guard mistake! The hip switch in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu can be very difficult to deal with, especially if you are new to the sport. Someone who is good at dominating from top...

The foundation of a great grappler comes from his knowledge and mastery of basic principles and fundamentals. In your early years of jiu jitsu this is where most of your time will be spent. New students are often eager to move onto more...