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The 4 Directions for X Guard Sweeps

Every guard position relies on action-reaction. You fake a sweep in one direction, your opponent reacts, and then you...

Get An Overview Of The Sit-Up Guard In Just Two Minutes

Like any position, the sit-up guard can be confusing and even a bit intimidating if you lack experience with it. But ...

Your Spider Guard Doesn’t Have To Be Garbage Just Because You’re Short

Spider guard is often hailed as the perfect guard for That Training Partner who has stupidly long limbs. But even if ...

Stop Getting Stacked Using The Penknife Principle

If you’ve got a solid offensive ground game your training partners are already eyeing opportunities to stack and crus...

How To Retain Guard Against The Threat Of A Double-Under Pass

When your opponent is controlling your hips to set up a double-under pass, your options are limited, and your guard r...

Open Guard Translated: 6 Principles That Will Take Your Bottom Game To The Next Level

A common misperception in the art of learning that beginners routinely make is the desire to focus on every intricate...

Get Comfy With The De La Riva Guard With These Sweeps And Attacks

The de la Riva guard is a useful and popular position in jiu-jitsu, but if you’re a newbie or just aren’t sure about ...

The Overhook From Butterfly Guard Can Be A Secret Weapon If You Know How To Use It

Underhooks are often the most sought-after hooks in martial arts, but getting overhooks on your opponent can be an un...

Save Your Shin-On-Shin Guard With This Helpful Tip

Some people swear by the shin-on-shin guard, but if your opponent knows what they’re doing, it can be easy for them t...

The Differences Between Playing A Shallow Vs. Deep Lasso Guard

The lasso guard can be an effective way to control and sweep your opponent when used properly, but how you use it can...

These Guard Transitions Are Perfect For Shorter Grapplers

Being a short jiu-jitsu practitioner isn’t always easy or fun, especially when you get jealous of all those spider gu...

What The Heck Is The Octopus Guard & How Can You Make It Work For You?

The octopus guard sounds like just another crazy guard named after an animal, but if you use it right, it can be very...
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