Neil Melanson – Top Half Guard

Neil Melanson – Top Half Guard

Unlock a powerful, high-pressure top game with Top Half Guard by legendary coach Neil Melanson. As a master of catch wrestling and MMA grappling, Neil’s unique approach to half guard will completely transform the way you dominate from top position.

• In this comprehensive instructional, Neil dives deep into his devastating style of top half guard, showing you exactly how to submit and pass your opponent with relentless control.
• Whether you’re new to half guard or looking to refine your existing skills, this series gives you the tools to overwhelm your opponent, control the position, and finish the fight with devastating submissions
• Learn from one of the most innovative grappling minds in the sport and elevate your game to new heights.
• “Top Half Guard” is your gateway to mastering this essential position—transform your pressure, passing, and submission game from the top!

What Exactly do you Get?

Part 1

• Half Guard Top Positioning And Concepts
• Half Guard Pass With Upward Wrist Pin To Sankaku
• Shoulder Clamp Pass To Kimura Sankaku

Part 2

• Half Guard Pass Butcher Shop
• Leg Turk Kimura
• Half Guard Near Side Key Lock/Americana

Part 3

• Standard Half Guard Pass
• Half Guard Pass To Kesa-Gatame
• Half Guard Defensive Measures And The Near Side Underhook
• Near Side Under-Hook Half Guard Pass To Leg Triangle Option

Part 4

• Head Lever (Tulsa Ride) To Arm Triangle
• Tulsa Ride To Crab Ride (Cross Face Chicken Wing)
• Gift Wrapped, Choke Options/Cobra Choke
• Biceps Cradle To A Cement Job

Part 5

• Z Guard Pass To Cradle
• Z Guard Low Pass Double Leg To Submission
• Z Guard Threaded Cradle Hip Lock
• Z Guard Knee Compression

Part 6

• Navy Ride Shuck To Reverse Leg Ride Attacks
• Escaping The Lockdown

Part 7

• Countering Underhook Get Up With The Half Stock
• Countering Underhook Get Up To Near Side Underhook Pass
• Countering The Underhook Quarter Nelson To Tucked Armbar
• Countering The Underhook Get Up With The Manly Choke
• Countering The Octopus Guard

Part 8

• Navy Ride Knee Bar
• Back Spin Knee Bar
• Toe Hold
• Leg Lock Sequence I Learned From Billy Robinson
• Countering The Frames Kimura/Arm Triangle