
This week in class, we will be focusing on half guard, a crucial position in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that plays a pivotal role in your progress. Half guard is more than just a defensive tool—it offers powerful sweeps, submissions, and control over an opponent’s movement. It is also a highly effective position that requires less flexibility than other guards, making it accessible to a wide range of practitioners. Understanding how to effectively use half guard will improve both your offensive and defensive capabilities on the mats.
A strong half guard requires proper frames, underhooks, and the ability to create opportunities for sweeps or submissions. By focusing on key principles such as positioning, balance, and timing, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of how to use this position to your advantage. Whether you’re working on preventing passes or setting up attacks, refining your half guard game will take your Jiu-Jitsu to the next level. Get ready to train hard and level up this week!
MONDAY (March 3rd)
5:30 pm (Intro to BJJ): INSTRUCTORS CHOICE
6:15 pm (CT-A Fundamentals): BACK: REAR NAKED CHOKE
7:15 pm (No-Gi): INSTRUCTORS CHOICE
TUESDAY (March 4th)
6:30 am (CT-A Fundamentals): SIDE CONTROL: ESCAPING SIDE CONTROL WHEN THE OPPONENT IS BLOCKING THE HIPS
12:00 pm (CT-A Fundamentals): SIDE CONTROL: ESCAPING SIDE CONTROL WHEN THE OPPONENT IS BLOCKING THE HIPS
6:00 pm (CT-B Advanced Fundamentals): HALF GUARD: SWITCHING THE HIPS TO PASS THE GUARD
7:15 pm (CT-C Intermediate): DE LA RIVA X
WEDNESDAY (March 5th)
6:30 am (CT-B Advanced Fundamentals): SIDE CONTROL: KIMURA
6:15 pm (CT-A Fundamentals): BACK: ARMLOCK
7:15 pm (No-Gi): INSTRUCTORS CHOICE
THURSDAY (March 6th)
6:30 am (CT-A Fundamentals): SIDE CONTROL: KEYLOCK AND ESCAPE
12:00 pm (CT-A Fundamentals): SIDE CONTROL: KEYLOCK AND ESCAPE
6:00 pm (CT-B Advanced Fundamentals): HALF GUARD: RECOVERING THE GUARD
7:15 pm (CT-C Intermediate): 50/50 GUARD AND PASSES
FRIDAY (March 7th)
6:30 am (CT-B Advanced Fundamentals): SIDE CONTROL: KATAGATAME
6:00 pm (CT-B Advanced Fundamentals):HALF GUARD: MODIFIED HIP SWITCH
7:00 pm (OPEN MAT)
SATURDAY (March 8th)
9:00 am (Family Class): INSTRUCTORS CHOICE
10:00 am (CT-A Fundamentals): BACK: ESCAPING THE BACK