: When your shield is flattened, you may need to "low leg" or shrimp out to create space and re-insert the top knee to reset the distance. Highly Recommended Instructionals
Half guard retention is a critical defensive skill in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that focuses on preventing your opponent from passing your legs and securing a pin when you are in the bottom half guard position. Half Guard Retention
: If an opponent tries to circle around your legs, you can use an inside spin across your shoulders to re-insert your knees and recover a full guard or a better half guard. : When your shield is flattened, you may
: Use your arms to create "frames" (stiff structures) against the opponent's neck, shoulders, or hips to prevent them from securing a cross-face or chest-to-chest control. : Use your arms to create "frames" (stiff