Half Guard Passing

Attribution: This lesson plan is based on an Instagram reel posted by coach Greg Souders at Standard Jiu-Jitsu.

Game 1

Attribution: This game was originally created by coach Greg Souders at Standard Jiu-Jitsu.

Top Player:

Position: Top of half guard with double underhooks and chest to chest contact on your partner.
Objective: Hold bottom player down with chest to chest contact and underhooks.
Constraints: None
Win Condition: Pass the half guard by using the free leg to free the trapped leg.

Bottom Player:

Position: Bottom of half guard with your partner having double underhooks and chest to chest contact.
Objective: Free yourself from double underhooks
Constraints: None
Win Condition: Underhooks removed.

Reset if either player wins.

Game 2

Attribution: This game was originally created by coach Greg Souders at Standard Jiu-Jitsu.

Top Player:

Position: Top of half guard with one underhook and chest to chest contact on your partner.
Objective: Hold bottom player down chest to chest with contact. Search for double underhooks.
Constraints: None
Win Condition: Double underhooks established.

Bottom Player:

Position: Bottom of half guard with your opponent having one underhook and chest to chest contact. You have a frame on the head arm.
Objective: Use movement to create space and improve your position.
Constraints: None
Win Condition: Achieve knee shield or inside hook.

Reset if either player wins.

Game 3

Attribution: This game was originally created by coach Greg Souders at Standard Jiu-Jitsu.

Top Player:

Position: Top of your partner who is on their side. You have access to their hips.
Objective: Flatten your opponent to their back, create chest to chest contact, and establish underhooks
Constraints: None
Win Condition: Free your trapped leg.

Bottom Player: