The 50/50 guard is an interesting position. Whatever attack or defense you have, your opponent can have as well. If you’re in the 50/50, and you’re not quick to defend, you’re open to an inverted heel hook. This is one reason competitors in 50/50 will immediately figure-four their legs to mount a defense. This is the position Vinny and Shawn start from in this technique.
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This is a kneebar from Half Guard that Vinny likes because it leaves you less vulnerable to a counter than the more conventional approach. What is more common when in someone’s Half Guard is to swing the free leg over across your opponent and then fall to the side to attack the leg. Instead, Vinn...
On the bottom, Vinny likes keeping his opponent close in the clinch. This method of guard is effective in grappling and more so in MMA where too much distance with an opponent in your guard can spell disaster. One closed guard that Vinny likes using is Rubber Guard. Vinny has spent time training ...
