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Deep Half Entry

Getting underneath the opponent from half guard or a failed sweep to establish deep half.

Also called getting to deep half, deep half entry, half guard to deep half.

Where it shows up

3 resources

Gi Beginner

Bernardo Faria pulls deep half and immediately hits his signature sweep once the grips are set.

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

Ryan Hall on getting into deep half: the grip fighting and body positioning needed to slide under a resisting opponent's base.