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.
Do you know what’s one of the most important concepts for passing from Half Guard?
Yup, it’s spreading your opponent out.
Here’s why and how to do it, as shown by Fabio Gurgel:
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.
