Kids: Bottom Half Guard Knee Lever

16/03/2026 5:30 pm
Boundless Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Half Guard
Transition

Main Class

1

Hips or Hands

Player A

In bottom half guard, with a leg trapped. Goal is to force Player B’s hands or hips to the mat.

Player B

In top half guard, chest-to-chest. Trying to get to mount.

Win Condition(s)

If Player A gets hands/hips to mat OR Player B gets to mount, switch.

2

Inside Space

Player A

Starts on the bottom, in low knee shield half guard. Trying to open the knees and get both feet in the middle, with knees aligned to shoulders.

Player B

Starts on top, in half guard. Just trying to maintain the position and keep the feet out of the middle. Must stay on knees.

Win Condition(s)

3

Wombo Combo

Player A

Player A is on the bottom in half guard. Switch between the knee lever and the butterfly guard to sweep. If the knee is on the mat, knee lever. If the knee is up, butterfly hook.

Player B

Player B is on top, in the half guard. Clear the legs and get past. You can stand or stay on the knees.

Win Condition(s)

If Player A gets a sweep OR Player B gets a pass, switch.