Half guard
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Knee shield frame
2 videos for this move
1
Bernardo Faria
4:07 · Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics
2
Rafael Lovato Jr
6:32 · Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics
Knee
shield (Z-guard) frame
Also called
Knee shield half guard
Control
Fundamental
Gi and no-gi
Where this leads
Stay in Half guard, bottom
Hold it, then pick your next move.
How they defend this
Knee slice
Half guard, top · 2 videos
What this stops
Knee slice
Half guard, top · 2 videos
Key
details
1
Get on your side
Turn onto your hip, never flat on your back.
2
Knee across their chest
Your top knee goes in front of their body.
3
Shin as a frame
Use your shin to keep them away from your chest.
4
Control the far arm or collar
Hold the arm so they can't pass easily.
Next
Getting the underhook