Half Guard Sweep And Back Take (Chewjitsu Open Mat)

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Half Guard Sweep And Back Take

Half guard is by far one of my favorite positions. Recently we were going over a series from Half Guard. This video is a little different than the usual technique videos. This one was recorded during my classes while I was teaching my students.

In the video I show:

  • An entry into the particular half guard we were using from a basic knee shield position
  • A counter to a person who is using the over hook to keep you pinned down
  • If the person tries to maintain space, a reverse kimura position (I showed this move in this video previously)

I’ve used this type of half guard effectively since I was a purple belt. I’ve used it in competition, in training and I even used it in MMA before.

Hope the techniques help, if you have any questions, leave a comment or shoot me an email.

-Chewy