Shrimp Recompose Half Guard

Student Objectives:

  1. The student will build an understanding of proper hip movement by utilizing the Shrimping movement while recomposing Guard
  2. The Student will be introduced to proper framing hand placements while escaping Side Control

Teaching Cues:

  • Frame
  • Hips Away
  • Back to Guard

Lesson: Shrimp Recompose Guard

The student practicing the Shrimp to Recompose Guard will start in Side Control bottom with Home Alone Hands (see graphic). The assisting student will orient their body in Side Control with one hand by the head and the other hand over the body by the hip. While building this skill set, the assisting student should leave enough space that their bodies are not touching.

The Practicing student will use a Forearm Wedge under the chin and a framing hand on the hip while moving their hips away (shrimping). Enough space should be made with the Shrimp to bring the knee into the hipline of the assisting student.

If there is enough space to get the leg across to Closed Guard then the student will progress to Closed Guard. Allow students to find creative ways to deal with the crowded spacing (keep in mind that the assisting student should not be heavy, nor should they excessively crowd the space).

Possible Extensions:

  • When the space gets crowded, teach students the Quasi Guard position. Add the second Shrimp.
  • Have the assisting student gradually increase pressure and how much they crowd the space.

Possible Refinements:

  • A deeper focus on foot placements of the practicing student including shrimping with one leg or two legs.
  • Framing vs Pushing

Reference materials:

Teaching Reflections:

  • How did I do teaching?
  • What could I do better next time?
  • Did the student gain proficiency in lesson material?

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