Everybody knows that Tom Deblass’ favorite position is the half guard and it’s also where most of his attacks start from. The half guard is a position that deBlass has been using since his blue belt days. He has been developing and refining it and adding many layers of attack and of defense.
In the Z Guard or Knee Shield half guard position, the top leg serves as a protective shield and can evolve into to a more active and even an attacking leg.
Speaking of defense, for Tom DeBlass, his knee shield is mainly a defensive posture but when you play half guard since you have one leg in and one leg out, you are in a position to potentially get leglocked.
The leglock risk is real but that doesn’t mean that you can’t avoid it. DeBlass made a video showing a little trick which will avoid you getting leglocked in the Z Guard.
DeBlass stated:
So many of you love the Z guard, but everytime you use it you are getting leg locked immediately. The problem is you are exposing your top foot without any protection! Stop letting your foot dangle freely. Here I show a great way of preventing/slowing down your opppnents leg attacks. The great thing is, it is incredibly simply and actually makes your shield stronger and more offensive.
3X ADCC trials champion, and world renowned BJJ instructor Tom DeBlass is back with his Half Guard Domination in the Gi. USE PROMO CODE “BJJEE TO GET 10% OFF.
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