Issue 099

Greg Jackson is the most sought- after trainer in MMA. His New Mexico gym boasts a UFC win-rate of over 80%. He and acclaimed coaching partner Mike Winkeljohn mix up your martial arts skills.

HALF GUARD GROUND ‘N’ POUND MASTERCLASS:

1.Greg (top) is in Mike’s half guard – one leg between Mike’s legs, the other outside them.

2.As Mike shifts on to his right hip and attempts to shrimp out from under Greg, Greg brings up his left hand to strike Mike’s head.

3.Tp avoid the potential blows, Mike ducks his head closer to Greg's body. Now it's more efficient for Greg to drop a left elbow using all his weight - making sure he's sitting back to get the optimum angle and distance on the elbow.

4.Greg now restricts Mike’s ability to shrimp out again by hooking inside Mike’s right knee with his left foot. And although Mike still tries to move away, the farther he goes the easier it is for Greg to hit with hammerfists.

5.With few options, Mike looks to again duck his head into Greg’s body, but Greg again hits with the elbow as before.