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Build the Perfect Half Guard Game
Instructor:
John Danaher
Technique for:
Gi
Skill Level:
Fundamental
Video Length:
Long (15+ minutes)
What You’ll Learn
Critical concepts to make your half guard position work
How to establish dominant grips and frames
What to do in specific situations (head and sholders trapped, knee shield, z-guard…)
How to perform basic sweeps and submissions from half guard bottom position
Position:
Half Guard
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