Video: The main sweep to know from half guard (Lachlan Giles) by Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
From bottom half guard, getting the underhook lets you come up to your knees and drive through.
3 key details
- Get the underhook and face your opponent.
- Shrimp and come to a knee.
- Drive forward through their hips.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Half guard knee shield
- 2:00Underhook pummel
- 3:00Come up to knees
- 2:00Drive-through finish
- 1:00Neck stretch
Safety
Keep your head tight to avoid guillotines.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
