Gi & no-gi Intermediate
Eli Knight works from deep half through sweep, submission and back-take paths, including a twister finish.
Sweeps
Sweeps
Waiter, Homer Simpson, and the basic roll-through sweeps that end on top or in a leg entanglement.
Deep Half Guard · Half Guard
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Gi Beginner
Bernardo Faria pulls deep half and immediately hits his signature sweep once the grips are set.
Gi & no-gi Intermediate
Deep half guard sweeping details aimed at getting under and reversing heavier opponents.
Gi & no-gi Intermediate
The classic Bernardo Faria style deep half sweep, shown from half guard and as a mount escape. Good beginner-friendly introduction to deep half.
YouTube videos
Gi Intermediate
Bernardo Faria pulls deep half from standing and flows straight into his lapel-assisted Faria sweep, ending in the double-under passing position.
Gi & no-gi Intermediate
Lucas Valle's waiter sweep from deep half: the foot on the hip and the tray grip on the ankle, then extending to dump the opponent sideways.
Gi & no-gi Intermediate
Step-by-step waiter sweep from deep half, including hiding the free hand behind the leg so you are not kimura'd on the way in.
Gi & no-gi Beginner
Daisy Fresh's basic deep-half sweep, the same roll-through family as the Homer Simpson.
Gi & no-gi Intermediate
Concepts behind the waiter sweep from deep half and how to handle the common defences: opponent shifting weight, gripping your pants, and blocking the knee insert.
Gi & no-gi Beginner
Sandbox BJJ's Homer Simpson sweep from deep half, useful as a first reversal once you are underneath.
Gi & no-gi Beginner
A straightforward Homer Simpson from deep half: load the opponent's leg onto your shoulder and spin them over.