Elbow Lever from Half Guard
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Grinding Elbow from Half Guard·South Boston BJJ
Перевод: grinding elbow from half guard
Дистанция и классификация
Категория
Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
Дистанция
БлижняяСредняяДальняя
Угол конечности
Ноль180–135°135–90°90–45°45–0°
Целевая зона
Верхняя частьСредняя частьНижняя часть
Обзор
История и происхождение
MMA-specific strike developed for cage fighting. [1]
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- БразилияММА
- СШАММА
Эффективность
Effective in MMA ground-and-pound scenarios. [1]
Родословная
Modern MMA methodology. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Used in UFC and professional MMA competition
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Grinding Elbow from Half Guard-specific striking mechanics
Joints Involved — Technique-specific
Позиция и вход
From MMA position — Execute grinding elbow from half guard
Варианты
Standard Grinding Elbow from Half Guard
Видео
How to Stop the Elbow Grind vs Thighs in Closed Guard
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Grinding Elbow from Half Guard·Stephan Kesting
Stephan Kesting (http://www.grapplearts.com) shows you how to stop those guys who think that opening your closed guard b…
4 Mistakes That Kill Your Half Guard
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Grinding Elbow from Half Guard·Stephan Kesting
Stephan Kesting from http://www.beginningbjj.com shares the four most common mistakes grapplers make in the half guard. …
The Importance Of Picking The Elbows From Mount by Jason Scully
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Grinding Elbow from Half Guard·The Grapplers Guide by Jason Scully
https://grapplersguide.com - One of the most recommended grappling learning sites http://www.gameplanworksheet.com - Bu…
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4 videosЧто говорят инструкторы
The grinding elbow from half guard represents a transitional control and sweeping mechanism employed when an opponent resists chest-to-chest positioning in half guard. South Boston BJJ emphasizes the elbow lever as a sweep alternative when opponents avoid the traditional knee lever by maintaining distance; the technique involves trapping the opponent's arm by placing one's elbow inside their armpit while maintaining a wrist grip, creating a difficult-to-break control that facilitates scooting into range for a knee lever sweep. Stephan Kesting addresses the defensive counter to elbow grinding in closed guard, outlining that opponents often resort to grinding elbows into the thighs as a blunt guard-opening method. His primary defenses involve cupping the elbows from underneath to block the grind, or peeling the arms forward while driving the knees to the chest simultaneously, followed by establishing preferred grips. Kesting notes this technique is ineffective in high-level competition and suggests transitioning to alternative guard systems (butterfly, spider, half guard) renders it obsolete. The Grapplers Guide emphasizes elbow picking from mount position, where immediate recognition of elbow placement determines control strategy; selectively picking one elbow—prioritizing the bottom elbow on the direction of lean—prevents escape and establishes high-knee control. All instructors agree that elbow control fundamentally disrupts opponent mobility and creates submission opportunities through positional dominance.
Сформировано на основе 4 инструкторов
- South Boston BJJ — Elbow Lever from Half Guard: Detailed the elbow lever setup as a half-guard sweep alternative using elbow-inside-armpit trapping and wrist control to prevent arm escape, enabling chest-to-chest positioning for knee lever execution.
- Stephan Kesting — How to Stop the Elbow Grind vs Thighs in Closed Guard: Provided defensive counters to elbow grinding including cupping elbows underneath and peeling arms forward while driving knees to chest; noted the technique's ineffectiveness at high levels and advocated guard switching as superior defense.
- The Grapplers Guide by Jason Scully — The Importance Of Picking The Elbows From Mount by Jason Scully: Established the principle of immediate elbow picking from mount to prevent arm-based escapes, emphasizing selective picking of one elbow (especially the bottom elbow on the escape direction) to achieve high-knee control and submission setup.
- Stephan Kesting — 4 Mistakes That Kill Your Half Guard: Addressed foundational half-guard positioning and grip-fighting requirements that contextualize elbow control concepts, noting the importance of body position and continuous grip fighting to prevent opponent underhooks.
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
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Очень высокий7/10
MMA ground strike with significant damage potential
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Средний
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Запрещено
WBC/Boxing — All elbow strikes prohibited in boxing {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
— WKF — Elbow strikes not a legal technique in sport karate
WKF Competition Rules 2024PDFKyokushin — Elbow strikes prohibited {src— IKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
— WT — Prohibited
WT Competition Rules 2024PDF— ITF — Prohibited
ITF Competition RulesPDF— WAKO — Prohibited in all kickboxing formats
WAKO Competition RulesPDFK-1/GLORY — Prohibited — key difference from Muay Thai {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
Разрешено
— Unified MMA — Legal — all elbow strikes permitted
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— art of eight limbs
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓Practise with appropriate safety gear (Penn et al., 2007)
Типичные ошибки
!Poor base during execution
!Over-committing
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Position control → Grinding Elbow from Half Guard → Follow-up
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge (Penn, Cordoza & Krauss, 2007)
1Книга[1] Penn, B.J., Cordoza, G. and Krauss, E. (2007). Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge. Victory Belt Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9777315-6-5.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Penn, B
2Цитата[1] Penn, B.J., Cordoza, G. and Krauss, E. (2007). Mixed Martial Arts: The Book of Knowledge. Victory Belt Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9777315-6-5.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Penn, B
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Good balance and base from ground positions
Часто задаваемые вопросы
When should I start picking at my opponent's elbows in mount position?
Jason Scully emphasizes that as soon as you establish mount position—not a second later—you must immediately recognize whether the opponent's elbows are in or out, because your time is precious and the longer you wait, the more opportunity they have to escape.
Should I pick at both elbows at the same time or just one?
Jason Scully recommends picking at only one elbow rather than both simultaneously, as picking both elbows at the same time is awkward and if your opponent bumps you, you risk losing your position or even getting knocked out.
What's the benefit of controlling the elbows in mount?
According to Jason Scully, once you control the opponent's elbows and create the right position, they cannot effectively defend against an armbar, allowing you to pick and choose which side to attack and opening up many submission options.
How do I set up an elbow lever from half guard when my opponent avoids going chest-to-chest?
South Boston BJJ explains that when an opponent stays back to avoid the knee lever sweep, you can use an elbow lever by starting with a two-on-one grip, then releasing to take an outside wrist grip before bringing your elbow inside their armpit to trap their arm.
Как работает Grinding Elbow from Half Guard?
The Grinding Elbow from Half Guard is a short-range elbow strike delivered while in the top half guard position, grinding the point of the elbow into the opponent's face or temple.
Откуда происходит Grinding Elbow from Half Guard?
MMA-specific strike developed for cage fighting.
Разрешён ли Grinding Elbow from Half Guard на соревнованиях?
Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal — all elbow strikes permitted; WBC/Boxing: запрещён — All elbow strikes prohibited in boxing; WKF: запрещён — Elbow strikes not a legal technique in sport karate; Kyokushin: запрещён — Elbow strikes prohibited; WT: запрещён — Prohibited; ITF: запрещён — Prohibited; WAKO: запрещён — Prohibited in all kickboxing formats; K: запрещён — 1/GLORY — Prohibited — key difference from Muay Thai; IFMA: разрешён — Legal — elbows are a core Muay Thai weapon (art of eight limbs)
Насколько опасен Grinding Elbow from Half Guard?
Оценка опасности 7/10. MMA ground strike with significant damage potential
Как подготовить Grinding Elbow from Half Guard?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Position control → Grinding Elbow from Half Guard → Follow-up.
Как защититься от Grinding Elbow from Half Guard?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Guard recovery / Escape / Block.
Какие есть варианты Grinding Elbow from Half Guard?
Распространённые варианты: Standard Grinding Elbow from Half Guard.
Насколько эффективен Grinding Elbow from Half Guard на соревнованиях?
Used in UFC and professional MMA competition
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Grinding Elbow from Half Guard?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Poor base during execution / Over-committing.
Какие ещё названия есть у Grinding Elbow from Half Guard?
Grinding Elbow from Half Guard также известен как Grinding Elbow from Half Guard, Half Guard Elbow, GNP Elbow.