How To Pass Half Guard | BJJ Fundamentals

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0:00 bow in for class
00:22 head control vs underhook
00:40 hip turn to pass with cross face
1:15 don't put your hips too close
1:46 leg above knee
2:04 switch to underhook and knee slide
2:17 intro
2:35 back to the knee slide
2:59 don't step out too far
3:28 go to mount
3:48 other side knee slide
4:03 rolling back attack
4:36 flatten your partner (nicely)
4:50 arm weave pass
5:08 back step
5:19 step over to mount
5:30 countering the underhook
6:30 dealing with the lock down (the leg kind)

[KierenLefevre]

I love that you show both gi and no-gi variations, thanks Jordan!

[chasMMA]

Not only is this video great for showing different ways to pass a half guard, but it's also great for half guard players to learn the most common & efficiently used methods people will try to pass the half guard. Thus helping us half guard players to stay one step ahead.

[islrubsca]

Wow. This is one of the juiciest, most informative and yet compact instructionals I have seen on HG. So many key positions in 7 minutes. This channel is pure gold. The only negative point is that I haven't discovered it sooner. Thank you Jordan.

[kashg.]

I'm really loving this channel. I'd love see a breakdown of headquarters position and/or a way to set up passes against open guards. Thank you.

[batdorfvideo]

This whole playlist of fundamentals and concepts is an absolutely wonderful study. After watching the half guard bottom video where you said the major ideas were "fighting for grips, stay on your side, don't let them get grab your head, don't let them get an underhook" I got to see the reverse in this video and how a half guard top player would use those things against the bottom player. I'm watching each of these videos multiple times. As a videographer I also appreciate the huge amount of work you put into them. Finding this channel has me feeling like a kid on Christmas morning haha

[churchill]

The way you show the details and comment them makes It so much more immersable and also helps realizing what could I do differently on the mat. The rolling back attack is the shiniest and awesome example which I love.
I started being a fan long before that, but now I have to speak out.
Thank you and your wife - she's a true bless to all of us, actually!

[Hmiller]

As a beginner I love all your videos . How you break everything down . The attention to detail really helps. I can’t wait for more and thank you so much .

[dlombeezy]

This quickly became my favorite BJJ channel- y’all exemplify purposeful training & partner care. Really appreciate the easy to draw on maxims and overall vibe! 👊

[jordancostigan]

Just started training jiujitsu 3 weeks ago. You both are incredible at simplifying concepts so that even beginners like me can quickly learn and improve. Because of your videos I can consistently surprise those I train with ;]]. Thank you both for putting in all the effort to create content that truly helps the jiujitsu community

[stinkygoat]

Such great HQ teaching. Showing multiple ways to do something and showing the weaknesses of each technique. Simply amazing

[TheJahool]

My buddy just started jiujitsu this Monday and I'm going to show him these videos. The rolling plus you explaining what is happening AND WHY is so much better for me than watching a youtube tutorial that is boring and dry and just goes step by step starting from the position. I always felt like OK that's cool, but how the HELL do I get them to this position?!? You and your wife show the whole movement getting to the position and then executing the technique and I really appreciate it. The music is really nice as well.

[snmcdonald]

I love that your videos are so well edited. Most instructional videos are taught like a class. Your videos show so many variations in gi and no-gi. Well done. This video has helped me greatly.

[treyammons]

This video is absolutely incredible. It is packed with so many good tips and the level of teaching is unlike anything I’ve seen. The Slow mo helps so much. I’m a white belt who’s inspired enough to want to come train with you at your gym. I’ve watched this about a dozen times and will probably watch a dozen more today alone. Thank you Jordan!

[gagarinbjj]

I love how there are expensive fancy instructionals and then there is a simple video like this and overpowers everything. Amazing!

[montheist_tv]

This might be the best BJJ channel on YouTube

[MaksimKupfer]

That back take from half guard is so clean! Could watch it a million times and still be at awe

[Dan-jirx]

This is an amazing instructional. I use a lot of these passes but you gave me new details and variations to make it sharper. Thank you!!!

[Lloydyk]

The more I watch your videos, the more details and concepts I'm picking up. Excellent video again Jordan

[firehawk]

Great content! Covered a few of these variations in my class today. Love the level of detail that you have gone into with both gi and no gi in the same video.

[steve]

Middle aged guy two months in and loving it. Your videos are a huge help to learn basics and the subtleties that make techniques successful.