If you have been doing BJJ for any length of time you have asked yourself this question! Rickson Gracie once said, “the guard is the heart and soul of jiu jitsu”. If you haven’t already noticed, the guard is where you’ll be spending most of your time on the mat. Whether you are fighting off your back or trying to pass, the guard is one of the most intricate and in-depth positions in the art of jiu jitsu.
Getting stuck in Half Guard is not something that a lot of BJJ students look forward to. While in it, not only are you and your training partner in a sort-of-a stalemate situation… But it can also get quite tedious to watch, especially if neither you nor your training partner know what to do.
Passing Half Guard can, for sure, be difficult. Particularly if you don’t understand the nuts and bolts of the position itself.
So, if you’re looking to learn them, then here are some of Fabio Gurgel‘s best positional secrets for passing Half Guard.
They’ll go a long way for your BJJ game. Watch them below:
Turn The Top Half Guard Into Your Strongest Position For Pressure & Control With These Coral Belt Lessons From Fabio Gurgel, One Of The World’s Experts On The Ground!!
- See exactly how to progress through the half guard with the maximum combination of pressure, control, balance, and more, as Fabio explains his insights behind the important position.
- Fabio Gurgel is one of the of the most influential grappling coaches in the world, and he shows you why so many champions regard him as critical to their success on the mat.
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