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TransitionIntermediateGiNo-Gi

Back take from half guard

From bottom half guard, win the underhook, come up on your side, and climb around to their back as they lean in to flatten you.

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Key steps

  1. Win the underhook from bottom half guard and turn onto your side.
  2. Come up onto your elbow with your head tight against their chest.
  3. Reach the underhook arm across their back toward their far hip.
  4. Free your legs and circle behind them as they lean forward into you.
  5. Lock a seat belt or a body lock from behind and put your hooks in.

Key details

  • Win the underhook first; flat on your back, you can't come up to their side.
  • Keep your head tight to them, because space lets them crossface you back down.