Positions/Half Guards/Coyote Guard

Coyote Guard

Position Details

Coyote guard (or coyote half guard) is a half guard variation where you use a lockdown-type control combined with a deep underhook to create sweeping and back-taking opportunities.

Key Principles

  • Establish strong leg control on their trapped leg
  • Secure a deep underhook
  • Work to off-balance them using the combined controls
  • Threaten back takes when they defend sweeps

Concepts

  • Sweep Mechanics: The lockdown and underhook work together
  • Back Take Entries: Coming to the back when they resist
  • Control Maintenance: Keeping the position when they fight
  • System Integration: Works with other half guard positions