A practical way to enter deep half from pressure and convert to waiter-style reversals or legs.
The Bottom Line
You will learn structured entries when knee-sliced or flattened. You will chain to waiter sweeps and back takes. You will not get only bottom work; top counters are included.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Deep-half curious
Skip if: You dislike inversion
Tech focus: Deep Half, Waiter Sweep, X Guard
Biggest takeaway: Smash to entry
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What You'll Learn
Shows clean entries to deep half from knee-slice and smashed positions, plus waiter-style chains to legs or back. Includes defense against common counters and passing from top versus deep half.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Deep Half
- Waiter Sweep
- Back Door
- Kimura Escapes
- Knee Slice Entry
- X Guard
- Leg Attacks
- Top Vs Deep Half
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: Both
- Runtime: 3 hours and 1 minute
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I like how it demystifies when to go deep-half: after pressure triggers predictable reactions.
Why Tom DeBlass?
DeBlass is known for half-guard resilience; deep-half complements his shield-first game.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Credited by some as a game-changer for deep-half adoption.
- Useful entries when opponents smash shield.
- Covers both offense and anti-deep-half passing.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Deep half is polarizing and can feel awkward to learn.
- Others prefer Jake McKenzie or Ryan Hall for specialization.
Smart Alternatives
- Jake McKenzie – Deep Half Guard – Highly specialized deep-half detail.
- Ryan Hall – Deep Half Guard – Foundational deep-half concepts and reps.
Sources & References
Official listing: View Deep Half Guard Domination on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
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