Guard

The 5 Biggest Guard Passing Mistakes

If you are a top game player, then passing your partner's guard is essential. There are always Jiu-Jitsu players who seem to have almost impossible guards to pass. In this video, Jon Thomas goes over the top 5 mistakes people make when passing guards. Some of his tips...

How to Finish a Triangle Craig Jones Technique

Guard - Bottom Attack

We have all been there. You slap on a triangle, you squeeze, but nothing happens. Slowly, your opponent is starting to wiggle out, but you still keep squeezing. Why? Because why would you give up on this submission. Then it hits you, your partner starts to really get...

Over Under Pass from the Closed Guard

Guard - Top Pass

Ray Griffin, a Pedro Sauer Black Belt goes over this very effective over under pass from the closed guard. We have videos of this pass in no gi here and also here. OVER UNDER MOVE DETAILS https://youtu.be/B64PblO10p0 First, you maintain good posture. As, your...

Flower Sweep Timing

Guard - Bottom Sweep

Although the flower sweep is a basic sweep, getting the perfect timing requires plenty of practice. This is a very effective sweep you can use as your opponent begins to stand up. If you wait too long, your opponent will...

Open Guard Pass – Catcher Position

Guard - Top Pass

Quick open guard pass. You cross grip opponents foot, then cross face behind their face and pass to the side. Great move for opponents who love to play open guard.

Can Opener Defense

Guard - Bottom Defense

Rey Diogo can opener defense. Rey shows how to get the armbar when opponent goes for the can opener.

Armbar Defense from Guard

Guard - Top Defense

Three different defenses for armbar defense from Guard. Early, never put your arm in the middle of opponents chest. Mid, grab your bicep and their leg to stack. Late, link your hands and quickly punch your thumb to their...