We’ll be Hip-Switching from Half Guard to start the first full week of March! When we are able to secure chest connection from Half Guard, it is common for our opponent to try and escape their hips in an attempt to recover Guard. To counter this movement, we’ll redirect our pressure and make our legs easier to escape from this new “Hip Switch” position.
Click here to view the Switching the Hips to Pass the Guard Lesson Plan
If our passing attempts lead us into the Side Control position, then our opponent’s frames may be causing us our next problem. By sitting through to the Kazure Kesagatame Gatame position. This allows us to prevent Guard recovery attempts, provide lots of pressure, and even attack a Submission!
Click here to view the Switching Base and Attacking the Arm Lesson Plan
Our week will be capped off by cheering on JW, Christi and Rico at the IBJJF Dallas Open on Saturday, so classes will be canceled to support our shining stars on the mat in competition!