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Half Guard

Half guard and Z guard notes: passing from the top and playing from the bottom.

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Top (Half Guard/Z Guard)

Passing from top half guard and Z guard: routes to mount, side control, and the back (berimbolo).

Bottom (Half Guard)

Notes on playing the bottom half guard.

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