Elbow Prop from Half Guard
Words I Like – "The first battle is for the hands. Win that, and the rest gets easier."
Outlier Mat Minute: Elbow Prop from Half Guard
Using your elbow as base can help you win the grip fight from half guard. Here are a few ways to use it:
Near Arm Cross Grip – Drop from your elbow to your shoulder as you take a cross grip on their near arm. This sets up a strong 2-on-1.
Watch it here →Far Arm Cross Grip – While still on your elbow, take a cross grip on their far arm. This makes it harder for them to crossface you and opens up a reliable path into their legs.
Watch it here →Free Your Leg – Use the elbow prop to help free your trapped leg. You can enter keymaster or reset your position.
Watch it here →
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P.S. Once you control the far arm from half guard, you can attack the upper body as well. I discuss a dilemma you can play in this video. → Watch here