Video: MMA Half Guard Striking: Elbows & Attacks by Andre & Marcin (UFC fighter & KSW Champ) by Owen King (Fighter Training Online Academy). Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Short elbows from top half guard cut and score while you maintain control.
3 key details
- Post one hand to control the wrist.
- Lift slightly to create space.
- Drop short, sharp elbows.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Half guard top posture
- 2:00Shadow elbows
- 3:00Dummy elbows
- 2:00Elbow and pass combo
- 1:00Stretch
Safety
Strike a dummy or bag only.
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.
