Michael Zenga Presents His Refined Hippo Half Guard, That Combines The Most Effective Half Guard Strategies Into One Ultra-Effective System!
Michael Zenga is a BJJ black belt and co-founder of BJJFanatics!
The Hippo Half guard is inspired by a collection of the most effective half guard strategies in the sport, and is designed for older grapplers looking to stay ahead on the mats.
Zenga has learned unique half guard details from BJJ greats like Bernardo Faria, Lucas Leite, John Danaher, Gordon Ryan and MORE!
Discover tried and true methods to attack opponents from multiple ranges of half guard.
Build up to your knees and sweep opponents with a wide range of attacks including ankle picks, far knee grabs, whizzer counters, and other tournament tested techniques!
Develop a systematic defense against knee slice passers and learn unique methods of stifling and countering one of the most effective passes in Jiu-Jitsu.
Overhaul your half guard with precise strategies that are PERFECT for older grapplers looking for an edge with BJJFanatics Co-Founder Michael Zenga!
Michael is a multiple time Worlds Masters Medalist and F2W pro winner
Course Content
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Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Intro
0
Intro/Half Guard Retention Concepts
0:40
Leite Underhook Half Guard Sweep
8:10
Kneebar Variation When Opponent Straightens Leg
13:10
Ankle Pick Variation
16:24
Whizzer Defense
19:02
Faria Guard Fundamentals
23:31
Far Knee Grab
28:01
Head Cradle Finish
30:54
Finishing The Single Leg Half / Standing Opponent
32:30
Stopping Knee Cut/Recovering Underhook
34:27
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
Countering The Back Step
0
Ruotolo Grip
5:04
Bottom Pant Grip
9:01
Quarter Guard Recovery
12:03
Fighting Off Lapel Grip Knee Cut
14:53
Turtle Recovery From Knee Cut
20:57
Knee Lever
23:33
Kyle Sweep
30:33
Pulling Them Into Half Guard
32:46
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
High Low
0
Overhook Collar Choke
4:07
Butterfly Sweep
10:29
The Clamp
12:12
Zenga Leg Pinch
15:06
Reverse Lockdown Knee Lever Combo With Bernardo Faria