Shawn Melanson – Precision Attacks and Sweeps From Butterfly Half and Knee Shield

Shawn Melanson – Precision Attacks and Sweeps From Butterfly Half and Knee Shield

Shawn Melanson returns with his fifth installment for BJJ Fanatics, and this time he’s pulling back the curtain on the sneaky, frustrating, and relentlessly effective guard system that’s been quietly dismantling opponents at every level.

• In “Precision Attacks and Sweeps From Butterfly Half and Knee Shield”, you’ll learn how to make your bottom game feel like a constant threat — even when you’re pinned, flattened, or under pressure.
• Melanson’s method breaks away from flashy tricks and focuses on the real structure behind guard retention, off-balancing, and transitioning from defense to decisive offense
• With crystal-clear details and battle-tested mechanics, this instructional is your blueprint for turning Butterfly Half and Knee Shield into high-percentage attack platforms.
• Whether you’re playing against pressure passers, standing opponents, or fellow guard specialists — Shawn gives you the map, the timing, and the sharpest tools in the toolbox.

Why Learn From Shawn Melanson?

With five highly-regarded instructionals under his belt, Shawn Melanson is fast becoming one of the most respected minds in modern jiu-jitsu. Known for his clear teaching style and brutally efficient systems, he breaks the game down in a way that’s simple to understand and impossible to ignore. If you liked his previous work on guard passing and top pressure — this is the missing link you’ve been waiting for.

What Exactly Do You Get?

Part 1

• Intro
• Tripod Sweep
• Reverse Tripod Sweep
• Reverse De La Riva Tripod
• Hip Stomp Sweeps
• Headquarters Butterfly Sweep
• Headquarters Opposite Side Butterfly Sweep
• Straight Armbar
• Straight Arm Bar Dilemma
• Ude Gatame To Triangle
• Mounted Triangle

Part 2

• Butterfly – Failed Sweep To Leg Entry
• Double Under Sweep
• Butterfly Back Take
• Half Butterfly Sweep From Chest On Chest
• No-Gi Lasso

Part 3

• Z-Guard – Mir Lock
• Mir Lock To Armbar
• Overhook Triangle
• Overhook Straight Armlock
• Overhook Mounted Triangle
• 2 On 1 Armbar
• 2 On 1 To Triangle
• Reverse Arm Drag
• Kick Sweep
• Step Behind Counter
• Kick Sweep

Part 4

• Deep Half Guard
• Post To Armlock
• Deep Half To Straight Ankle Lock
• Deep Half To Knee Bar
• Getting To Dog Fight
• Dog Fight Limp Arm
• Attack The Shoulder
• Outro