While many advanced BJJ practitioners are big fans of half-guard and all the fun transitions that can spawn from it, the position can be intimidating for newcomers to jiu-jitsu. Even if you’re still a fresh white belt, though, you can quickly make half-guard one of your favorites if you know how to use it properly.
In this video, Alec Baulding demonstrates a simple entry to half-guard and then an easy sweep you can execute from the position to gain dominance over your opponent. Give it a try and see how quickly you fall in love with half-guard!
