Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 15 - Xande's Private Lesson with Lucas Part 1

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 15 - Xande's Private Lesson with Lucas Part 1

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Xande takes advantage of an opportunity to ask Lucas few questions about the half guard, based on situations he's encountered in competition.


Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 12 - Setting Up the Dog Fight Position when Opponent Defends the Back Roll Sweep

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 12 - Setting Up the Dog Fight Position when Opponent Defends the Back Roll Sweep

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Lucas goes for the back roll sweep he showed in the last position, but now his opponent posts his hand to prevent the sweep. This gives Lucas the space to swim underneath arm and come up to the dog fight position, where he has many variations to work.

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 11 - Half Guard Back Roll Sweep

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 11 - Half Guard Back Roll Sweep

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Lucas shows how he sweeps when his opponent reaches between his legs and makes a grip on the bottom leg. Lucas first gets the collar and sleeve grips on his opponent, and when he tries to pass, Lucas pushes the arm in and rolls backward over his shoulder to finish the sweep.

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 10 - Half Guard Sweep Counter to the Knee Slide Pass

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 10 - Half Guard Sweep Counter to the Knee Slide Pass

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Lucas shows how he sweeps his opponent when he is passing with the knee slide. With the underhook and a grip on his opponent's pants, Lucas scissors his legs to gain his half guard hook he uses. Now he can walk toward his opponent and roll to the other side to finish the sweep as he did before.

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 9 - Sweep when Opponent Passes the Half Guard

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 9 - Sweep when Opponent Passes the Half Guard

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Lucas sets up his half guard position with the underhook and the leg hooked, but now his opponent slides his knee through and is actively passing the guard. Lucas reacts by reaching between his opponent's legs and cupping the top thigh. He walks toward his opponent and bridges away, sweeping him, where he can now attack the back.

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 8 - Half Guard Sweep to Back Take when Opponent Has the Underhook

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 8 - Half Guard Sweep to Back Take when Opponent Has the Underhook

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Lucas now shows how to sweep when he is in the half guard and his opponent has the underhook but no shoulder pressure. First Lucas steps his outside foot on top of his inside foot and brings his hips to the outside, forcing his opponent to post. Now he has the space to underhook and face the inside. He switches the hook, opens his leg and walks to the side to sweep his opponent, where he can now setup the back take as before.

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 6 - Sweep and Back Take when Opponent Passes Your Guard

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 6 - Sweep and Back Take when Opponent Passes Your Guard

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Lucas now shows how to incorporate the half guard sweep series while or after your opponent has passed your guard and is in side control. Lucas makes sure to get the underhook, and with his other arm he reaches through the legs and controls the near ankle. He bridges and hooks the leg as he did before, and walks to the side giving him the leverage to roll his opponent and attack the back.

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 5 - Dog Fight Sweep 3 to Back Take

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 5 - Dog Fight Sweep 3 to Back Take

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Lucas shows another back take variation from the dog fight position. He dives underneath to the deep half guard and goes for the sweep shown in the previous technique, however his opponent posts with his hand to defend. Lucas takes the opportunity to swim his head out from underneath and take his opponent's back.

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 4 - Dog Fight Sweep 2 to Back Take

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 4 - Dog Fight Sweep 2 to Back Take

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Lucas shows another sweep option from the dog fight position. He goes for the first sweep, but his opponent pushes his weight against Lucas to defend. Lucas reacts by diving to the deep half guard, keeping the leg hooked, and continues to roll through to finish on top. Now he can unhook the leg to pass the guard, and when his opponent tries to roll away, he takes the back.

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 3 - Dog Fight Sweep 1

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 3 - Dog Fight Sweep 1

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Lucas shows the first sweep he uses after setting up the dog fight position. With his underhook arm reaching all the way across his opponent's back, Lucas stretches his hook on the trapped leg and drives to the side, smashing his opponent down before passing. He also has the option to take the back from here.

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 2 - Setting Up the Dog Fight from Half Guard

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 2 - Setting Up the Dog Fight from Half Guard

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Lucas shows how to set up his position he calls the dog fight, from the half guard. Starting with the knee shield, he sits up and gets the underhook, reaching across his opponent's back. Lucas makes sure to control the far arm and keep his head close to the chest. He hooks his opponent's leg with his leg and comes to his knees, making sure to pinch the leg tight between his knees. Now he is in the dog fight position, where he has many attack options.

Inside The University 239 - Knee Bar Defense (James Puopolo)

Inside The University 239 - Knee Bar Defense (James Puopolo)

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James finishes up his class as guest instructor by showing how he defends the knee bar he showed in the last position. The most important thing for James is to lock his triangle to protect his leg, and get a double sleeve grip on his opponent's arm. From here he just waits for his opportunity to replace his guard, escape his leg, or take whatever option his opponent gives him.