Half Guard

Was reading Aesopian's blog today and he was covering the deep half guard. Found it very useful and found some tips for some of my struggles.

Basic Posture

• He works from a Z-guard type half guard which is what I've been doing. One thing he does that I don't and will try and add is crossing my ankles. The way I should cross is top leg over bottom.
• Push and pull w/ legs.
• Entangle arms and don't get smashed, just like the "Thinking Man" from Roy's seminar.
• Look to attack near side arm, neck, far side arm and far side arm.
• Near side arms - can attack w/ an arm drag or "old school"
• Far side arm - kimura
• After establishing gable grip, use elbow in gut to keep them from crossfacing.

Defending the Pass

• Against weaved arm - MAKE SURE LEGS ARE CROSSED PROPERLY.
• 2nd option is putting foot on hip and knee in shoulder.

Getting Underneath

• All 3 seemed useful (the backroll, swing and pendulum). I think I prefer the backroll but should practice all 3.
• Backroll - pull them into you with your legs when going to the gable grip.
• Swinging - Open the legs and swing as if to escape.

Really good entries and should try them out next time.