Half Guard Pass to Headquarter to Side Control (Intermediate)

Coach Ezekiel Zimmer demonstrates a highly effective half guard pass that focuses on putting the opponent flat on the mat and achieving the headquarters position. After a takedown, Coach monitors the opponent's bottom leg and shoots his knee across their midsection to flatten their shoulders. This is crucial for establishing a dominant base. From headquarters, Coach performs a knee slice by reinserting his forearm into the opponent's hip and sliding his knee through. It is emphasized that immediately covering the opponent's hips after the pass is secured is necessary to prevent a quick guard recovery.