I've had a two-week lay-off due to an ongoing knee injury, but today I tentatively ventured back onto the mats and it was OK.
We were working on half guard positions and the take-home was:
Man on the bottom has to avoid getting his head controlled and keep his trapping legs active; frame also has to be in place and the high and long frame sets up attacks.
Man on the top has to escape his trapped leg; establishing head control also helps to drive forward and flatten opponent out if you are not guard passing.
I did OK in sparring and felt surprisingly OK after two weeks off. The butterfly guard knee kick and guillotine attack is paying dividends. I'm also using the overhook guard from both full and half to threaten attacks or set up back takes, too.
Things to remember: Keep attacking. It's the best form of defence.
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