Reverse Half Guard Knee Bar

Mike Martin, Owner of Strong Heart Academy, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Phoenix Arizona, and third degree black belt, demonstrates reverse half guard knee bar.

Response When Opponent Defends

In reverse half guard, attacking the knee bar then switching to a foot lock when the opponent defends.

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Transcript: Reverse Half Guard Knee Bar

So I'm in, uh, I'm trying to attack this knee bar. So when I come in, sometimes he grabs the sleeve or I just can't get it out. So when I come and I roll here, I'm going, I can't extract it. I'm gonna take this foot instead. Okay. Now I'm gonna reach through if I can grab it. That's fine. Many times you can't grab it. You're just gonna grab the toes. Top of the toes are gonna pull the heel, pull the heel to your chest and push it in. Or if you can reach at this point, you can get your, your, your foot lock. Okay. But depends on the size of the guy's foot. How strong he is to finish the toe hold. If the foot he starts coming out, I'm gonna use this as a lever again, and pull out catching with my head and finishing.

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