42 BJJ Half Guard Bottom Techniques in Just 6 Minutes - Jason Scully

[@skrrskrr99]

Seeing this makes me realize how much I still need to learn

[@danielcavalcanti8417]

1:00 basic half guard position 1:10 to full guard 1:14 to butterfly guard 1:18 to back 1:23 old school sweep 1:31 plan B sweep 1:38 whizzer to back 1:41 whizzer kimura 1:51 deep half toe hold 1:55 single leg 2:00 lapel single leg 2:05 double leg sweep 2:12 calf slicer 2:17 kimura sweep 2:24 back step counter to back 2:30 harpoon sweep 2:35 roll to triangle 2:41 roll to kimura 2:46 overhook to kimura 2:56 butterfly half guard 3:04 butterfly sweep 3:08 flower sweep? 3:14 to x guard 3:18 waiter sweep 3:24 x guard to full guard 3:33 z half guard 3:45 z half guard to full guard 3:47 arm drag to back 3:52 americana 3:56 triangle 4:02 to single leg X 4:08 shaolin sweep 4:16 deep half guard 4:28 roll sweep back 4:34 roll sweep front 4:40 roll sweep backwards 4:48 roll sweep lapel 4:55 back take 5:03 waiter sweep 5:15 waiter half guard 5:30 waiter sweep 5:39 technical stand up 5:49 far leg sweep 6:02 lasso half guard 6:16 lasso sweep 6:23 arm drag to back 6:29 omoplata 6:36 wrist lock

[@patmansa2827]

thank you , this is actually very helpful

[@definitelynottigerwhitten5865]

OSSSU

[@HollyDollyTakahani]

Thank you! 😊

[@michaelgrimm]

I could watch this a hundred times a day.

[@jonjgoslee]

As a half guard player, I love seeing these techniques get out there. Thanks for making this.

[@Clackamasone]

Been doing BJJ for 8 years, but never have seen such great videos to put everything together in a great overview. Helps just to watch one then go roll!

[@b0ris360]

I remember having to really search to find the odd new technique but now vids like this make it so much easier. Thanks for your work.

[@demon39063]

The sheer breadth of knowledge of a black belt never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for putting these together.

[@MaxLohMusic]

BJJ already blows my mind with its chess-like antics every day but THIS REALLY REALLY BLEW MY MIND LIKE NOTHING ELSE, especially the rolly/spinny moves like 2:36 and 6:30... I mean I've taken college math classes like multi-variable calculus that require visualizing weird solutions in multiple dimensions but this video puts them all to shame! Every engineer, chess player, and intellectual person should be exposed to the mind-bending beauty of BJJ.

[@deebo22x]

@captainzorikh from what my instructor has told me, you're supposed to keep your outside leg planted and bridge slightly while pulling your inside arm in so that you can recover a laying-on-your-side position. You should only lock your half guard when your opponent is attempting to pass.

[@rickyrichy5496]

do the details instructions. it would be really useful. thanks

[@jonnybricks22]

Your rapid fire techniques are perfect. You are not supposed to get everything down watching the video a couple times. You watch the video indefinitely and train while working key techniques that fit your style. Its perfect and its been improving my Jiu Jitsu. Even the proper Shrimping tutorial has improved my hip escapes both front and reverse. Thank you and keep up the great work

[@Riofightwear1]

You're putting out some of the best stuff on the internet right now.

[@hellogary11]

Awesome video. Awesome helpful series. Thanks for making this. Sometimes people forget not only how expensive intructionals are but also the fact that fighters are always broke. Thanks again, big time.

[@trianglechokeU]

havent trained for 3 yrs this is a great refresher! thank you

[@seattlesoundisgrunge]

man...i REALLY like all your vids....like seriously these are just really good reference videos that showcase alot of options from a few positions in a way that really gets me thinking more about those psotions. if there was a place i felt i didn't have as many options from so i never worked on it well now i do lol. i mean these vids are really good at getting you to think about sub's of course, but really alot of control

[@dboyzero]

i'm loving all these reference videos, so many options i'd never thought about or heard of.

[@Kadamir]

I really like the approach you are using to make your videos. I think you are the first who did these small vids with many fast following techniques in it. It is nice to see the whole variety of possible techniques from a certain position.

[@chancevance1641]

That was amazing, thank you very much for your videos sir, the rolling triangle and rolling omoplata were complete jaw droppers for me and I hope my friends don't mind rolling with me tomorrow so I can practice these moves. Thank you again for these videos.

[@johnjohnson6412]

These videos are so helpful to my game bro. It will help evolve the sport as well. I appreciate what you have done so much. Thank you.

[@Wolfenstein355]

thank you jason for loading this amazing stuff up.....i include it in my grappling style....please keep on the good work.....

[@spencerherbert3585]

Took me a while to realize how half and closed were more my style then most open guard variations.

[@cvano003]

Just went through this video very slowly and took notes.. I'm a smaller beginner, and im always in this position! Thanks very much ill be studying this and hopefully have some success, thanks!

[@ProjectMaelstrom]

FOUND THIS VIDEO AFTER 10 YEARS. ITS STILL GOLD DAMN!

[@dastrn]

@captainzorikh Your job in the half guard is ALWAYS to get on your side and try to get the one underhook. If you're flat on your back, you have almost no attacks or sweeps available, and you will be passed. If your on your right side, you your right hand to block your opponent's left hand. Otherwise, he can get head and arm control and flatten you out. You can think of your full-guard the same way. Try to be slightly on your side. You will have more dynamic movement.

[@laaaaambofgod]

Awesome, most of the techniques are pretty much self explanatory as well which is even better I'm making a note right now to drill that calf slicer and kimura tonight

[@AmbicionEterna]

Guys. Seriously keep this up!

[@seattlesoundisgrunge]

also i've already showed 1 or 2 ppl at my school ur 55 closed guard tech vid and they liked it. im gonna make it a point to show my instructor, i'm sure he'd appreciate them

[@spencerydc]

amazing. i've been off the mat for months and this video brought back so many things i forgot. thanks jason!

[@Daggerfall40]

Fantastic video. The demonstrator moves so smoothly.

[@morgchem]

Very nice reflections on the half guard. I really liked the toe lock from deep half. Lots of fun variations I'm going to bring up in class!

[@captainzorikh]

I was just in class today. We learned a new counter from half guard and I was able to use it in the free rolling later. However once again I did find myself flat under someone's half guard and though I had double underhooks, my head was on the wrong side. I guess at my level "don't allow them to do that" is not a fully applicable strategy yet :)

[@rolotomase1440]

Wow, mind blown! I'm a blue belt and this is a lot to decipher. I don't even know where to begin. I think just the recognition there is a whole you can do on the bottom. Seeing points where I think I'm passed is actually the opening for a submission or sweep. Amazing. Thank you!.

[@EdwardmWhitney]

I say this sincerely. Shut this video off and go watch Gordon and Danaher’s half guard system. This was great stuff a decade ago

[@LozgarNo1Serbia]

Me and my friends dont have this sport in our town soo we must training by youtube! This video is soo helpfull!

[@bryandavies4662]

These quick-fire technique videos are sweet.

[@ramanmccauley]

Rolling triangle choke was awesome!!! TUTORIAL YES PLEASE.

[@notoriousquinnb]

Loved the techniques, I have never even seen the waiter guard before so it was mind blowing especially!

[@dubhudz]

@jasculs would def buy one. half guard is my spot, would love to have more instruction from there.

[@thestarsof2012]

Thank you for the rolling omoplata attack at the end.

[@patman3310]

Love the video I just wish they had the names for each sweep on screen so I could look up individual videos after

[@LocNguyen82]

Your videos are really great! Seeing all these many options in quick succession are making it easy for me to select a few to incorporate. Have you thought about making each one an animated GIF? I know that's a lot of work but I had to ask.

[@AlR747]

Thanks for putting this together.

[@MESSER8989]

This is amazing! The ONLY time I have ever hit the subscribe button...well done.

[@JCaliber90]

love half guard! Will always look for that position in BJJ and MMA, theres just so much you can do!

[@dfonsah]

Great Stuff! A lot of info, short time, doesn't get better than this!

[@BA-pz3lo]

incredible this video was posted 11 years ago this was before the other BJJ youtube channels

[@evanmyers9255]

Watching this at half speed is super helpful for processing the different steps of the techniques. It’s also unintentionally hilarious, because the voiceover now sounds like he’s had about seven shots of Jameson.

[@Black-Circle]

with videos like these I do not regret subbing this channel! amazing work

[@stevenix1978]

im only a beginner but watching this has taught me something very valuable...never stay on your back!!! its all about angles...i cant wait to see how much easier it is to defend when im actually in the right position! lol, thanks

[@hasanmohiuddin5567]

Very nice video man I appreciate the technique. Perfectly timed explanations for each step of the process. Keep them coming!

[@adaptiveagile]

Beautiful stuff. Smooth and technical.

[@rafajjmma]

keeping putting videos like this one and closed guard combinations

[@cooley209]

some really solid half guard techniques, thanks as always!

[@abbyisdead123]

Theres also a twister sitting right there if you use the same method as the calf slicer you can transition through both effectivly

[@rafajjmma]

Very good video, congrats from Brazil!!! BJJ 4ever

[@Propagandawar23]

Woot! Yes I've been working on getting my Half Guard Down, thanks for this.

[@SerbianTexan]

Great combos! Thanks bro!

[@dmxbull1]

Jason is the man...GREAT moves!

[@clytnjms]

Once again my brother....great great video.

[@mrbriadis]

I love these vids, eye opening stuff! Maybe a video from side position?

[@garyking4032]

So smooth Jason - thanks for posting

[@drygarbanzo]

ok seriously that deep half guard sweep to double unders is absolutely insane. Drilling that for sure

[@MattBurosh]

Awesome vid and flawless execution!

[@sarahbliler3241]

This was great to watch- very informative. Thank you!

[@tygrunge]

absolutely incredible. i am just beginning and notice I am always in this position wanted to get some ideas. thanks

[@OGDraiiNz]

SAMEE haha

[@jitsulee652]

lmao

[@rodrigomontero8258]

Tyson Arden I use it a lot. I've got a lot of sweeps and submissions by using the half guard, both during training and tourneys.

[@josephng7918]

same! The reason is because whenever someone is going from sidemount to full, you will use half guard to stop it. When you are escaping mount, using a elbow escape, you will end up in half guard. Half guard is a non-negatiable -- especially against bigger opponents who get dominant positioning over you.

[@miltonchuu]

I love you man ! Best channel i ever came across too !

[@begthediffer]

Great video! Wouldn't that be an underhook that your opponent has at 1:32, or am I misunderstanding the term?

[@deekay7594]

love your videos jason, thx for taking the time to make them.. Easy to access from a click away!

[@mdavis1992]

good for you man! hope it's coming along well

[@Bravo_7_6]

Thank you! Please show us what to do with full opposition. So far in my practice my opponent flattens me out and I don't have all that space to work with.

[@elmundir]

on the "lasso" you also have a biceps compression, thanks for the video

[@julianfolkBJJ]

wow man all of your technique videos just made my personal bjj collection :)

[@biggs0218]

Definitely giving me ideas to start being more active instead of locking down in the bottom

[@UmDiaEuFicoBom]

Good stuff. Half guard is my main thing. One question: what is your counter if the guy on top hugs your legs and sprawls? I use a Kimura, but it doesn`t always work.

[@stephenrose1902]

That's excellent, I'm going to make a point of learning each and everyone of these.

[@thelifeofpieman]

42 sweeps in 6 minutes. It's like my first sparring session all over again

[@johnpark7662]

Fantastic video!

[@jeremiahlaird]

It is going to be great to be this fluid. I like how there is no wasted movement.

[@tywainwright1]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE "Z-HALF GUARD" STUFF!!!!!!! I use that position ALL the time (except I call it the Paper clip).

[@faminetheplauged582]

HOLY SHIT!!! That toe hold is sick dude! I'm one of the smallest members of my gym so I find myself in bottom positions often. This will be a game changer for sure! Thank you!

[@markflavell5782]

This stuff blows my mind. Definitely want to add half guard to my game.

[@TheEggerton]

This video is awesome. I will definetly be hitting the rolling triangle!!

[@rhdadrian]

wow your videos are really good, please keep making more of these!!

[@2submit]

did that for a long time didnt have the time or money to train it help me a lot ..back then agaisnt a white belt i did good.. but not a collored belt...

[@restinrigpa]

Very informative info! I really enjoy your videos. keep em' coming!

[@jordandickinson7957]

A massive fan, thanks for the info.

[@seer775]

yeah but what I'm saying is that the ground is a very vulnerable position for both aggressors, especially if one has a group of buddies nearby to come and neatly spill your face on the pavement. The whole idea of self defence is to stun your attacker enough to run for it, or deal enough damage as fast as possible to take away any chance of a weapon attack. This is also known as krav maga, because you wouldn't leave your life in the hands of pure chance, would you?

[@77jiujitsu]

it's awesome so far and it would be good to do both side, what if people are left handed, it's good to know

[@captainzorikh]

@jasculs I guess that's the whole trick, then. What do I need to learn to help me get on my side when my opponent is keeping me pinned, flat on my back, with no room to turn over or squeeze in a leg under the belly or get the underhook?

[@skatepark1ful]

THIS IS SOOOOO AWESOME!!! As are all your vids!!! And still CONFUSING AS ffffffffffff I can watch all these over & over INCLUDING THE OTHER TEACHERS TOO!!! Thanks for you kind information and SHARING YOUR ABILITIES!!! Signed, WANTON FOLLOWER

[@agus0721]

dude congrats ur videos r very good, and usefull dynamic and very real

[@MikeRainey]

This was awesome. Thanks Jason!

[@jnspinola]

Amazing video! Thanks so much for doing it!

[@jiujitsusnowboarder]

Such a great video!

[@excitingrhino11]

great job! your videos are fantastic, keep up the good work.

[@bomberitodelacuarta]

Thank you Professor.

[@TheDuroflex]

Another awesome video!

[@cindybright7772]

Thanks so much. Really well done.

[@BraveSirSausage]

Great stuff man

[@a053303]

were you wearing a black Sekai Fuji gi? if so, how do you like it?

[@cooley209]

I believe our children should be taught self-defense in schools. If BJJ were the art chosen to do that I would be thrilled and am confident the country would benefit greatly.