Half Domination by Tom DeBlass
212 reviews · 4.96 / 5
Tom DeBlass · Combo
Half Guard Domination 2.0 by Tom DeBlass has 66 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.95 out of 5. 95% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from May 29, 2020 to September 15, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
16 of these reviewers gave their belt rank when they submitted the review. BJJ Fanatics asks for rank, age and years training at the point of review, so this breakdown is self-reported by the customer.
| Belt | Reviews | Average rating |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6 | 4.83 |
| Purple | 4 | 4.75 |
| White | 2 | 5.0 |
| Brown | 2 | 5.0 |
| Black | 2 | 5.0 |

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Great content for half guard. Lots of material.
Love Tom’s approach, great for any half guard player and this time in the gi.
I didn't appreciate this instructional as much when I first got it, and that was because I was lacking knowlwdge in some other areas. This is a top tier instructional, with some great and unique stuff
gREAT
Tom's stuff is awesome. What's great about Tom's half guard stuff is it's a lot different, but a great compliment to, other popular half guard systems like Professor Danaher's, Coyote Guard, Bernardo Faria, etc. Highly recommend either as a place to start learning half guard or as a compliment for already experienced half guard players.
A bit unusual system, but makes sense, it's just a matter of fitting your needs or not
Even more great stuff from Tom
Great tips from unorthodox half guard situations.
Good
Superb instructional for bigger,and or , older bjj practitioners.
Very good to also get the knowledge from someone who is "old school" and known for their half guard
Really appreciate Professor DeBlass’s clear and concise communication style. I was able to apply the content immediately.
perfect fast explanation of how to play knee shield in the half guard with just enough details and not any long winded explanations. Right ti point that matters.
Great half guard!
Well explained, but a bit low energy in his speech.
Excellent video
amazing detailed instructions. Tom is great teacher and really helps others
Half Guard Domination 2.0 by Tom DeBlass
coach Tom is really easy to follow. anyone can learn from his instruction. he makes details very easy to see.
very nice flow between concepts and presented in a way that leaves room for your own game
outstanding instruction. Tom yeah a things in a through, clear and concise manner.
I have many of Tom’s instructionals and they’re all outstanding. This is another essential product for your collection. He’s knowledgeable and his teaching method is easily understood and implemented.
A very good instructional for playing halfguard in the gi bottom and top. Professor Debra's layout the techniques crystal clear and straight to the point. Also his looks at the position is a little bit different as the classical underhook halfguard game which opens up new possibilities. overall it is a very good instructional.
There's some subtle details that make a world of difference
Tom explains details in way that's easy to understand. Very effective for Gi players
a must have especially if you enjoy playing bottom half guard .. endless attacks and sweeps
great
Awesome. I have Danaher's half guard series and love it, but it's nice to get different explanations from other reputable instructors. Also like supporting Tom because of all the anti-bullying stuff he does on social media.
Just because Professor Tom DB is well known for his no gi game you should not skip this series. He is explaining very simplified how to set up proper grips and hooks utilizing the collar and pants of your opponent so that your game works way more efficient!
He explains very clearly his techniques and he does not repeat the instructions. Excellent buy.
I really like Tom DeBlass as a BJJ teacher. He goes stright to the point, showing high percentage moves and also teaching BJJ theory. I play a lot of half guard and this instructional has helped me immensely.
I own many of Toms instructionals and have had the privilege of attending Ocean County BJJ. His stuff works, pure and simple, to me its very fundamentally based, no flash, no sparkle, just real applicable jiu-jitsu. Works great for all ranges of players
Starting to develop my game with half guard and enjoying it. Tom DeBlass has improved my game and look forward to learning more from his instructionals
This is a must buy for a little older and not so explosive guy like me! By learning these techniques i've been able to give some head ache to my training partners. Tom does a great job teaching here!
Really good details and explanations of techniques.
My second Tom DeBlass instructional (also have his excellent Framing instructional). It's a great half guard system. This and Laclean Giles Half Guard Anthology (IMO a must for half guard as well) has really boasted my half guard. Great tips, techniques and thought process.
One of the best instructors in the game!! Techniques that work!
So this video took my knowledge of half guard from basic to advanced. It was clear tom knows what he is talking about and i am happy that i got this video.
Tom is a fantastic instructor and does a really awesome job explaining the thought processes and concepts behind his moves, h's explains their mechanics incredibly well whilst simulatinously considering his partners reactions. Can't recommend it enough!
Great instructional gained so much from watching this.
As always details are explained and reinforced. A great addition to implement half guard in a gi.
Tom Deblass has the gift of being able to explain complicated techniques in a very easily understood manner. I highly recommend his training videos.
If you’re a fan of Tom’s other videos, you will definitely get value from this one. Great to get content from Tom in a Gi.
This is a masterpiece. The definitive half-guard instructional with the gi. Great compliment to Tom's Half Domination 1.0 and Lachlan's Hal Guard Anthology.
Very informative. Good detail and keeps it simple.
Excellent technique explanations by Tom - this tape teaches a depth to the positions and moves that will be helpful to apply if one finds themselves in half guard. By using these positions and setups, a better ground game can be developed.
I've seen a lot of half guard explanations, but I've never seen such a simple and effective video! I want to do more drills and understand the concept! Personally, I learned a lot from Reverse Lockdown.
Really enjoying this instructional so far. Tom is very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher. I have really enjoyed all of the videos I have bought for him and can usually very quickly incorporate the techniques he shows into my game
This is really worth of price. Learnt a lot from this!
Fabulous instructional! One of the Best half Guard instructional I have! Highly recommend!
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