The Knee Shield System Part 1: Attacking Far Side by Mikey Musumeci

• Mikey considers the Knee Shield a must-have position that anyone can make a valuable part of their arsenal!
• This is volume one of Mikey’s half guard system, where he focuses on developing go-to attacks on the far side of an opponent.
• Master multiple layers of control including how to build strong frames and utilize hooks to keep your opponent from passing your guard.
• Use Mikey’s unique Two Worlds approach that forces your opponent into constant dilemmas where any choice they make allows you to counter!
• Learn multiple variations and setups for the knee shield and consistently work your way to attacking your opponent’s far side.

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In part 1 of Mikey’s Knee Shield system he teaches you how to develop consistent, world-class attacks against your opponent's far side. This strategy plays perfectly with the series where Mikey breaks down the knee shield and leg hug system. Musumeci applies analytical breakdowns to every single technique, and by using his systems your Half Guard will have an all-new life to it.

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Part 1 of the series is broken up into 6 distinct sections where Mikey shares his favorite controls, sweeps, transitions, back takes, and more! A major theme of the knee shield series is how to effectively use the knee shield against opponent’s of all sizes. Mikey shares insider details on how to effectively position every aspect of his knee shield game. This will not only help you maintain your guard, but will open up ample opportunities of attack.

 

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Along with the technical aspect on display throughout the 6 sections, Mikey also shares how to effectively drill major concepts. You’ll learn essential concepts like how to frame with the knee shield, as well as connecting the far side knee shield to other positions. Work your way to other effective positions where you can attack your opponent’s legs or use X-guard to secure your sweep.

Watching Mikey effortlessly flow through each part of the demonstration can be intimidating at first, but thankfully his technical ability is matched equally with his ability to teach! Learn complex systems by using skill-specific drills that make once difficult techniques much more manageable. Make the knee shield a go-to position with Mikey Musumeci’s World-Class techniques!

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PART 1
CONTROL - THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF GUARD
FRAMES - PART 1 OF CONTROL
CONCEPT - THE MOST IMPORTANT TYPES OF FRAMES
THE FIRST FRAME IN KNEE SHIELD (ARMPIT)
DRILLING KNEE SHIELD FRAME
HOOKING - PART 2 OF CONTROL
HOW TO HOOK SHOULDER IN KNEE SHIELD
DRILLING COMPLETE CONTROL - HOOKING AND FRAMING TOGETHER ON SHOULDER
THE KNEE SHIELD HOOK - HOOKING LEG IN KNEE SHIELD
DRILL KNEE SHIELD HOOK
GRABBING THE COLLAR
TWO WORLDS OF KNEE SHIELD
ANGLE CHANGING
PILLOW GRIP BEHIND THE COLLAR

PART 2
RULES OF BALANCE 1
SIDE SWEEP RULES OF BALANCE DRILL 1
SIDE SWEEP RULES OF BALANCE DRILL 2
POSTING - DEFINITION PLUS 2 WAYS PERSON CAN POST ON YOU
PERSON POSTING ON COLLAR (SCENARIO 1)
PERSON POSTING ON MAT (SCENARIO 2)
WEDGING DEFINITION
FAR SIDE KNEE SHIELD TO MODIFIED SINGLE LEG X
HOW I WANT YOU TO DRILL FAR SIDE KNEE SHIELD TO MODIFIED SINGLE LEG X
VARIATION WHEN PERSON LOCKS LEGS

PART 3
QUICK OVERVIEW OF POSSIBLE GRIPS FROM OPPONENT
WHEN PERSON HOLDS YOUR ARM
RULES OF BALANCE NUMBER 2
VARIATION 1 - WEIGHT ON BUTT
VARIATION 2 - WEIGHT ON THEIR KNEE
FLEXIBLE ALTERNATIVE
RULES OF BALANCE 3
UNDERSTANDING THE UNDERHOOK WEDGE

PART 4
IMPLICATIONS OF FEET AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
GETTING THE UNDERHOOK WITH LIVE FEET
GETTING THE UNDERHOOK WITH DEAD FEET
GETTING UNDERHOOK WITH SIDE FEET
CONCEPT - SPINE MANIPULATION ARMPIT VS NECK
DRILL 1 - UNDERHOOK FROM KNEE SHIELD WITH LIVE FEET TO MODIFIED SINGLE LEG X
DRILL 2 - UNDERHOOK FROM KNEE SHIELD WITH DEAD FEET TO MODIFIED SINGLE LEG X
ALTERNATIVE BASE FROM PARTNER HOW TO GET ON YOUR SHOULDER
HOW TO GET ON YOUR SHOULDER
HOW TO WEDGE THE LEG WHILE ON YOUR SHOULDER WITH UNDERHOOK
ALTERNATIVE VARIATION WHEN OPPONENT CHANGES THEIR WEIGHT

PART 5
GOING ON SHOULDER WITH KNEE GRIP
ADDING IN THE HIP GRIP WHEN ON YOUR SHOULDER
THE BUTTERFLY HOOK INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVE AND OVERVIEW WITH THE BUTTERFLY HOOK
WEIGHT ON BACK LEG - BUTTERFLY KNEE SHIELD TO MODIFIED SINGLE LEG X
WEIGHT ON FRONT LEG - KNEE SHIELD WITH THE BUTTERFLY HOOK VARIATION
COMBINING BOTH TOGETHER
USING COLLAR SLEEVE WITH THE BUTTERFLY HOOK
USING THE BUTTERFLY HOOK WHEN THE PERSON TRIES TO SQUARE UP

PART 6
WHEN PARTNER DEFENDS SQUARE BUTTERFLY HOOK
REVERSE BUTTERFLY HOOK INTRODUCTION
REVERSE BUTTERFLY HOOK TO MODIFIED SINGLE LEG X
BUTTERFLY HOOK TO REVERSE BUTTERFLY HOOK
REVERSE BUTTERFLY HOOK TO BUTTERFLY HOOK VARIATION
USING REVERSE BUTTERFLY HOOK WHEN GOING ON SHOULDER
CROSS SLEEVE AND KNEE INTRODUCTION
CROSS SLEEVE AND KNEE SIDE SWEEP
CROSS SLEEVE AND KNEE TO MODIFIED SINGLE LEG X
CROSS SLEEVE AND KNEE GOING ON SHOULDER VARIATIONS
CROSS SLEEVE AND KNEE REVERSE BUTTERFLY HOOK VARIATION
CROSS SLEEVE AND KNEE VARIATION IF LEG IS TOO HEAVY

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