Half Domination by Tom DeBlass
212 reviews · 4.96 / 5
Tom DeBlass · Combo
The Butterfly Half Guard by Tom DeBlass has 87 customer reviews in this archive, averaging 4.93 out of 5. 93% are five-star and 0 are one or two stars. Reviews run from December 26, 2018 to May 7, 2026. All of them are published below in full, unedited.
Simple and effective way to convey technical knowledge in a way for everyone to understand
I have just started No-GI. This video is quite useful even for older guys like me.
I really enjoyed this half guard break down and tutorial of how Tom handles different half guard situation, and provides details to deal with different scenarios. I would definitely recommend this to younger belts (white to purple.)
Mr. DeBlass is one of my favorite instructors. This covers how to sweep to mount and cross side against low and standing. Transitions to Ashi-X for sweeps and leg locks as well as armlocks and omoplatas on both near and far arms! I think if you are a short stocky grappler like me this is the guard for you! Sometimes its the subtle things that make the biggest difference and this has nice details about pass prevention regarding both movement and mitigating pressure. Awesome stuff!
Very insightful and useful techniques, would defiantly recommend.
My bottom half guard game grew leaps and bounds with this. As a white belt you tend to get stuck on bottom a lot and this helped me out so much with dealing with it.
I use the half butterfly all the time, great addition to my game
I've always been a fan of the Tom and this instructional has really help fill in some of the gaps in my 1/2 guard game. Thanks Tom
DeBlass is the man. Great stuff.
Great price and so easy to learn and already using it on the mats!!
Excellent product and very easy purchase.
Great instruction and great series!
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