3 Part Technique — Although your opponent may seemingly be getting the best of you from Half Guard, there lies an opportunity to attack his neck with a Guillotine Choke if he tries to get on top after you Back Step out of his Bac...

2 Part Technique - While wearing the gi, securing your grip to counter your opponent's Half Guard with a Guillotine Choke becomes troublesome on account of the jacket lapels getting in the way. As he begins to sit up with his underhook...

2 Part Technique - Use the Guillotine against Half Guard, if the opponent wins the Under Hook battle. Remember to keep your elbow free, because a strong opponent can still reverse the position against your Guillotine. If the opponent p...

2 Part Technique - Cover the back of the opponent's neck with your shoulder to keep his head from slipping out. If the opponent attempts to twist and spin free, respond by following and moving yourself. It's important to move your self...

4 Part Technique - Re-pummel or collapse the opponent's arms preventing your Under Hook and Head Control vs Half Guard. If the opponent's arm slips out to Under Hook against your position, switch to Back Step and re-establish a control...

2 Part Technique - Pressure into Mount by forcing the opponent's leg in between your legs. From Half Guard, swing your leg over the opponent by popping yourself up and immediately find the under hook. If the opponent blo...

3 Part Technique - The Guillotine Choke vs Half Guard or vs Side Control has a subtle, but important detail, in terms of the depth in which the choke in locked around the neck: Your choking forearm doesn't go underneath the chin to cru...

2 Part Technique - Marcelo finds many of his submission opportunites in the transition, going even as far as helping an opponent with an escape just so he can capitalize on the momentary openness of the position. This is especially tru...

2 Part Technique - Collar and Elbow Control versus your opponent's butterfly guard is a great gripping option for when he isn't allowing you to obtain an initial underhook nor letting your force him onto his back for passing. Use this ...

2 Part Technique - Post your foot flat on the mat by the opponent's hip when he attempts to slide your leg into half guard with a knee push escape from mount. While his arms are occupied in posture, reach around his neck and drop to yo...

2 Part Techniques - The basic Deep Half Guard Sweep uses momentum to rock back and forth. Either side the opponent sweeps, will leave his neck vulnerable to guillotine. Control the opponent's wrist so he cannot block the choke.

2 Part Technique - Back Step Pass if you cannot secure the Under Hook for an Over Under Pass vs Half Guard. If the opponent follows back with an Under Hook to escape, use the Spiral Armbar from Half Guard on the exposed opening. If you...