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Unlock the secrets of the half guard with Simplify the System Half Guard Mastery by renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor Brian Glick - a John Danaher black belt - Explore a complete curriculum covering fundamental techniques, advanced variations, and strategic insights

Brian Glick is one of BJJ Fanatics BEST-SELLERS - much like his teacher, John Danaher, Brian is amazing at breaking down technique so ANYONE can understand it
Brian has an amazing system to simplify the half guard, he keeps things fundamental while sprinkling in WORLD CLASS details
Being a black belt under John Danaher is no easy accomplishment and Brian has done so by being an encyclopedia of Jiu Jitsu
This is one of the most comprehensive half guard systems on the planet

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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Dedication	0
Why Half Guard	2:10
Intro to Half Guard: Concepts and Principles - Posture	7:14
Inside Position	10:50
Managing Distance	14:03
Head Position	16:32
Our Focus in This Video	19:11
How to Use This Video	24:02
3 Essential Skills to Make Your Half Guard Work - The Skill of the Lower Leg Shift	25:49
The Skill of the Knee Lever	32:47
The Skill of Shelfing the Leg	37:20
Entries to the Half Guard: Pin Escapes	43:45
Entries to the Half Guard: Guard Position	55:44

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Section 1: Tight-Waist Trilemma - Roll Through Sweep - Preliminaries: Lower Leg Shift Mechanics	0
Roll-Through Sweep	7:02
Problem #1: Addressing the Posted Arm	16:56
Problem #2: Addressing the Posted Leg	22:26
Problem #3: Addressing the Guillotine Threat	26:26
Hiza Gatame - Setup and Mechanics	33:50
Topside Finish	39:12
Ankle Pick - The Sweep: Controlling the Foot	43:06
Walk-Around Mechanics	48:35
Shelfing the Leg	54:10
Outside Knee Pick	1:01:13
Roll-Through (with Momentum)	1:06:29

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Duck Under - Importance of Head Position	0
Lat Post and Keeping Weight on the Hands	6:15
Troubleshooting the Tight Waist - Problem #1: Addressing the Strong Whizzer	11:53
Problem #2: Addressing the Knee Cut	16:56
Problem #3: Addressing the Back-Step	22:51
Integrating Tight-Waist Skills - Example #1: Roll Through Sweep to Ankle Pick to Roll Through	30:17
Example #2: Roll Through Sweep to Duck Under to Outside Scoop	34:55
Example #3: Roll Through Sweep to Ankle Pick to Roll Though to Duck Under	38:15

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Section 2: Knee Lever - Mechanics and Posture	0
Knee Lever from Chest to Chest - Knee Lever to Clamp	11:10
Knee Lever to Tight Waist	17:15
Knee Lever to Leg Attacks	21:31
Alternative Grips for the Knee Lever - 2 on 1	28:17
1 on 1	36:08
Managing the Scramble - Using the Top Arm to Post	40:54
Importance of Head Height	46:19
Troubleshooting the Knee Lever - Solution #1: Double Knee Lever	49:53
Solution #2: Sumi Gaeshi	56:11

Volume 5

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Section 3: Side by Side (Tight Waist Vs Whizzer) - Understanding the Position -Tight Waist Vs Whizzer	0
Hip Height	7:13
Knee Position	9:34
Limp Arm - Shoulder Position	13:49
Using the Knee	19:20
Kosoto Circle - Posture and Stability	22:52
Sweeping the Knee	28:43
Step-Around - Knee Method	32:42
Leg Method	38:09
Body Lock - Draw Down	43:23
Overwrap (Cow Catcher)	50:28
Back Take	55:14
Outside Scoop Series	1:02:56
Single Leg - Intro to Single Leg	1:11:04
Backside Single	1:18:16
Outside Scoop Review	1:25:18
Limp Arm	1:29:20
Standing with the Single	1:33:27

Volume 6

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Section 4: Troubleshooting Half Guard - Managing the Sit-Out - Reverse Underhook	0
Reverse Overhook	12:11
Smashed Positions - Flattened Chest to Chest	21:37
Kipping to Knee Shield	27:45
Smashed Knee Shield - Recovering to Clamp	34:16
Roll-Through Variation	39:54

Volume 7

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Study Guide - Intro to Half Guard: Concepts and Principles	0
3 Essential Skills to Make Your Half Guard Work - Lower Leg Shift Basics	2:02
Knee Lever	3:10
Shelfing the Leg	4:07
Entries to the Half Guard: Pin Escapes	5:19
Entries to the Half Guard: Guard Position	8:20
Section 1: Trilemma Series - Roll Through Sweep - Mechanics	11:27
Hiza Gatame	13:29
Problem #1: Addressing the Posted Arm	15:41
Problem #2: Addressing the Posted Leg	16:32
Problem #3 Guillotine Attacks	17:48
Ankle Pick - The Sweep: Controlling the Foot	19:23
Walk-Around Mechanics	20:46
Shelfing the Leg	21:59
Outside Knee Pick	23:31
Roll Through (with Momentum)	25:09
Duck Under	26:16
Troubleshooting the Tight Waist - Problem #1: Addressing the Strong Whizzer	28:25
Problem #2: Addressing the Knee Cut	29:33
Problem #3: Addressing the Back-Step	30:32
Section 2: Knee Lever - Knee Lever from Chest to Chest	32:48
Knee Lever to Clamp	34:19
Knee Lever to Tight Waist	35:32
Knee Lever to Leg Attacks	36:43
Alternative Grips for the Knee Lever	38:26
Managing the Scramble	41:15
Addressing the Elevated Knee	43:50

Volume 8

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Section 3: Side by Side (Tight Waist Vs Whizzer) - Understanding the Position: Arms, Knees and Hips	0
Limp Arm	2:49
Kosoto Circle	4:08
Step-Around	5:29
Body Lock - Draw Down	7:38
Over Wrap (Cow Catcher)	9:06
Back Take	10:21
Outside Scoop Series	11:44
Single Leg - Backside Single	13:43
Limp Arm	15:47
Standing with the Single	16:44
Section 4: Troubleshooting Half Guard - The Sitout - Reverse Underhook	18:04
Reverse Overhook	20:37
Smashed Positions - Flattened Chest to Chest	21:55
Smashed Knee Shield	22:57

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What Will You Learn?

Unlock the secrets of the half guard with Simplify the System Half Guard Mastery by renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor Brian Glick, a black belt under John Danaher. This comprehensive instructional series takes you on a journey through the intricacies of the half guard position, providing you with the tools and techniques to dominate your opponents on the mat.

With over 8 hours of detailed instruction, Brian Glick breaks down every aspect of the half guard, from entry strategies to sweeps, submissions, and transitions. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an advanced practitioner seeking to refine your skills, Simplify the System Half Guard Mastery has something for everyone. Much like his teacher, Brian has an incredible way of breaking down technique is a simple and translatable method.

Say goodbye to confusion and frustration on the mat. Simplify your game and elevate your half guard with this essential training resource.

Key Features:

Expert Instruction: Learn from Brian Glick, a highly respected BJJ practitioner with years of teaching experience and John Danaher black belt
Comprehensive Curriculum: Explore a complete curriculum covering fundamental techniques, advanced variations, and strategic insights.
Step-by-Step Guidance: Follow along with clear, concise instructions and detailed demonstrations for each technique.
Practical Application: Gain practical insights into applying half guard techniques in live rolling and competition scenarios.
Effective Strategies: Develop a deep understanding of leverage, timing, and positioning to control and submit your opponents effectively.
Accessible to All Levels: Suitable for beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners looking to enhance their half guard game.
High-Quality Production: Enjoy high-definition video and professional production quality for an immersive learning experience.

So, What Exactly Do You Get?

PART 1

DEDICATION
WHY HALF GUARD

INTRO TO HALF GUARD: CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES

POSTURE
INSIDE POSITION
MANAGING DISTANCE
HEAD POSITION
OUR FOCUS IN THIS VIDEO

HOW TO USE THIS VIDEO

3 ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO MAKE YOUR HALF GUARD WORK

THE SKILL OF THE LOWER LEG SHIFT
THE SKILL OF THE KNEE LEVER
THE SKILL OF SHELFING THE LEG

ENTRIES TO THE HALF GUARD: PIN ESCAPES

ENTRIES TO THE HALF GUARD: GUARD POSITION

PART 2 SECTION 1: TIGHT-WAIST TRILEMMA

ROLL THROUGH SWEEP

PRELIMINARIES: LOWER LEG SHIFT MECHANICS
ROLL-THROUGH SWEEP
PROBLEM #1: ADDRESSING THE POSTED ARM
PROBLEM #2: ADDRESSING THE POSTED LEG
PROBLEM #3: ADDRESSING THE GUILLOTINE THREAT

HIZA GATAME

SETUP AND MECHANICS
TOPSIDE FINISH

ANKLE PICK

THE SWEEP: CONTROLLING THE FOOT
WALK-AROUND MECHANICS
SHELFING THE LEG
OUTSIDE KNEE PICK
ROLL-THROUGH (WITH MOMENTUM)

PART 3 DUCK UNDER

IMPORTANCE OF HEAD POSITION
LAT POST AND KEEPING WEIGHT ON THE HANDS

TROUBLESHOOTING THE TIGHT WAIST

PROBLEM #1: ADRESSING THE STRONG WHIZZER
PROBLEM #2: ADRESSING THE KNEE CUT
PROBLEM #3: ADRESSING THE BACK-STEP

INTEGRATING TIGHT-WAIST SKILLS

EXAMPLE #1: ROLL THROUGH SWEEP TO ANKLE PICK TO ROLL THROUGH
EXAMPLE #2: ROLL THROUGH SWEEP TO DUCK UNDER TO OUTSIDE SCOOP
EXAMPLE #3: ROLL THROUGH SWEEP TO ANKLE PICK TO ROLL THROUGH TO DUCK UNDER

PART 4 SECTION 2: KNEE LEVER

MECHANICS AND POSTURE

KNEE LEVER FROM CHEST TO CHEST

KNEE LEVER TO CLAMP
KNEE LEVER TO TIGHT WAIST
KNEE LEVER TO LEG ATTACKS

ALTERNATIVE GRIPS FOR THE KNEE LEVER

2 ON 1
1 ON 1

MANAGING THE SCRAMBLE

USING THE TOP ARM TO POST
IMPORTANCE OF HEAD HEIGHT

TROUBLESHOOTING THE KNEE LEVER

SOLUTION #1: DOUBLE KNEE LEVER
SOLUTION #2: SUMI GAESHI

PART 5 SECTION 3: SIDE BY SIDE (TIGHT WAIST VS WHIZZER)

UNDERSTANDING THE POSITION

TIGHT WAIST VS WHIZZER
HIP HEIGHT
KNEE POSITION

LIMP ARM

SHOULDER POSITION
USING THE KNEE

KOSOTO CIRCLE

POSTURE AND STABILITY
SWEEPING THE KNEE

STEP-AROUND

KNEE METHOD
LEG METHOD

BODYLOCK

DRAW DOWN
OVERWRAP (COW CATCHER)
BACK TAKE
OUTSIDE SCOOP SERIES

SINGLE LEG

INTRO TO SINGLE LEG
BACKSIDE SINGLE
OUTSIDE SCOOP REVIEW
LIMP ARM
STANDING WITH THE SINGLE

PART 6 SECTION 4: TROUBLESHOOTING HALF GUARD

MANAGING THE SIT-OUT

REVERSE UNDERHOOK
REVERSE OVERHOOK

SMASHED POSITIONS

FLATTENED CHEST TO CHEST
USING THE OVERBACK GRIP
KIPPING TO KNEE SHIELD

SMASHED KNEE SHIELD

RECOVERING TO CLAMP
ROLL-THROUGH VARIATION

PART 7 STUDY GUIDE

INTRO TO HALF GUARD: CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES

3 ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO MAKE YOUR HALF GUARD WORK

LOWER LEG SHIFT BASICS
KNEE LEVER
SHELFING THE LEG

ENTRIES TO THE HALF GUARD: PIN ESCAPES

ENTRIES TO THE HALF GUARD: GUARD POSITION

SECTION 1: TRILEMMA SERIES

ROLL THROUGH SWEEP

MECHANICS
HIZA GATAME
PROBLEM #1: ADDRESSING THE POSTED ARM
PROBLEM #2: ADDRESSING THE POSTED LEG
PROBLEM #3: GUILLOTINE ATTACKS

ANKLE PICK

THE SWEEP: CONTROLLING THE FOOT
WALK-AROUND MECHANICS
SHELFING THE LEG
OUTSIDE KNEE PICK
ROLL THROUGH (WITH MOMENTUM)

DUCK UNDER

TROUBLESHOOTING THE TIGHT WAIST

PROBLEM #1: ADDRESSING THE STRONG WHIZZER
PROBLEM #2: ADDRESSING THE KNEE CUT
PROBLEM #3: ADDRESSING THE BACK-STEP

SECTION 2: KNEE LEVER

KNEE LEVER FROM CHEST TO CHEST
KNEE LEVER TO CLAMP
KNEE LEVER TO TIGHT WAIST
KNEE LEVER TO LEG ATTACKS
ALTERNATIVE GRIPS FOR THE KNEE LEVER
MANAGING THE SCRAMBLE
ADDRESSING THE ELEVATED KNEE

PART 8 SECTION 3: SIDE BY SIDE (TIGHT WAIST VS WHIZZER)

UNDERSTANDING THE POSITION: ARMS, KNEES AND HIPS
LIMP ARM
KOSOTO CIRCLE
STEP-AROUND

BODY LOCK

DRAW DOWN
OVER WRAP (COW CATCHER)
BACK TAKE
OUTSIDE SCOOP SERIES

SINGLE LEG

BAKSIDE SINGLE
LIMP ARM
STANDING WITH THE SINGLE

SECTION 4: TROUBLESHOOTING HALF GUARD

THE SITOUT

REVERSE UNDERHOOK
REVERSE OVERHOOK

SMASHED POSITIONS

FLATTENED CHEST TO CHEST
SMASHED KNEE SHIELD

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