In today’s article I’m handing the floor to my great friend John Menezes, black belt from Top Brother Rio de Janeiro and currently the head instructor of Top Brother in China.
Follow along with this video lesson where John explains the details of his deadly triangle from half guard.
I hope you enjoy it, and if you have any questions, we’re here to help!
Let’s go?
Video lesson – triangle from half guard!
Half guard keeping the opponent away
Notice that the half guard is played keeping your opponent away with your knee. This creates a shield that protects your head and stops your opponent from getting the underhook and putting you flat on your back on the mat.
In one quick movement, pull your knee out and slide your hand under your opponent’s armpit, winning the underhook and control of the position.
Coming up to sweep
As you come up, put both knees on the ground, bringing your opponent’s trapped leg with you. At this point, if your opponent goes with the movement, grab the knee and pull to complete the sweep. If your opponent is switched on and tries to win the underhook back, do what the beast John Menezes showed: move your hand to your opponent’s collar and jump into the triangle.
Questions
Did you like this video lesson? Were you able to do the movement?
If you have any questions, get in touch and I’ll do my best to help.
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Good training!
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