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DARUMA DOJO - TECHNIQUE THURSDAY - BUTTERFLY HOOK SWEEP FROM HALF GUARD - BJJ - JIU JITSU - BAY AREA

DARUMA DOJO - TECHNIQUE THURSDAY - BUTTERFLY HOOK SWEEP FROM HALF GUARD - BJJ - JIU JITSU - BAY AREA

From Daruma Dojo

July 10, 2026

Half guard isn't just a defensive position, it's one of the most powerful launching points in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

With the right underhook, hip movement, and timing, you can turn bottom position into an opportunity to reverse your opponent, take the top and begin attacking.

The best half guard players don't force techniques. They create angles, control key positions, and capitalize on small openings to stay one step ahead.

When you understand the concepts behind half guard, you're no longer trying to survive, you're building an offensive game from the bottom.

Master the fundamentals. Control the position. Create your opportunity.

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