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TransitionIntermediateGiNo-Gi

Half guard to mount

From top half guard, work your trapped leg loose and go directly to mount, keeping them pinned flat under your chest and crossface until the leg is out.

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Key steps

  1. Flatten them with a crossface and an underhook from top half guard.
  2. Push their knees down with your free foot to loosen their leg lock.
  3. Pull your trapped knee free, keeping it close to their hips.
  4. Drive that knee over their stomach and sit your hips down into mount.

Key details

  • Keep your chest on theirs while the leg works; lifting up lets them re-guard.
  • Free the knee first and the foot last, or they'll catch the foot again.