Two classes working on some half guard passes from on top in side control.
Half guard on top to side control: pinch knees to keep opponent's trapped leg and secure head control by grabbing opponent's shoulder; pass opponent's lapel to head control hand; drive in with shoulder pressure and move base so knees face opponent; use shin of bottom leg and hand driving knee to break half guard; escape leg and move into side control.
Tripod version of this: underhook; head on opposite side of opponent's head; leg out to form base; grip break; shuck leg out to point where knee can place on floor; then use other leg to kick top leg of half guard away; move into side.
We also did some specific drilling in positional escapes. There weren't supposed to be any submissions, but I managed to get kneed in the balls and choked unconscious by an over-enthusiastic opponent.
In the second class, we worked on the same techniques but more emphasis was put on shoulder
pressure, and using your free arm to isolate the opponent's blocking arm, then
turning it into an attack.
In sparring I did OK and defended well against a decent purple belt. I'm also persevering using wristlocks to
annoy better opponents. It's sort of working a bit, too.
Things to remember: active toes and shoulder pressure when op top in half guard.
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