Simplify The System: Half Guard Mastery by Brian Glick

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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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