Ever felt the need to practice some unusual setups and techniques? We’re certain you did, but we’re also sure that you tried out some really low percentage moves; ones that look fancy, but that can hardly ever be done in a live roll. So, what you need is a position that your opponents won’t expect – but from which you can branch out different attacks as well.
For that reason, feel free to enter the Octopus Guard!
This guard is a rather versatile one, and you can go for predominantly from Closed and Half Guard. In this case, we’ll take a brief look at how you can set it up from Closed Guard – both in No Gi and Gi – and take someone’s back from it.
Look, if you want to continue improving in Jiu-Jitsu… You’ve got to try out unorthodox positions and setups from time to time – as they may prove to be extremely useful for your game.
For instance, the Octopus position – shown by Craig Jones on the video below – can lead to many great attacking options, such as the Front Headlock and similar.
Take a look at it and decide if it’s the right choice for you:
Turn The Tables On The Opposition With 2-Time ADCC Finalist & Grappling Star Craig Jones’s Brand New System For Creating Scrambles You Can’t Lose With The Reach Around Octopus Guard – A Position You Can Start Using For Reversals, Escapes, And Much More.
- Learn from one of grappling’s most in-demand instructors as elite competitor and B-Team co-founder Craig Jones shows this unique grappling offense.
- The octopus guard will let you set up reversals, scrambles, and more – by swimming your arm around your opponent with Craig’s careful advice.
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