Arguably the most important string of techniques from the guard is the armbar, triangle, armbar sequence. Here we show the transitions and cover important details for making your sequence smooth. My BJJ Tampa coach Rob Kahn would have us warm up with this drill to keep our guards sharp. This is the highest percentage guard […]
Here’s a great way to hit a triangle from the open guard. The key is keeping tension on your opponent’s sleeve and getting them to commit their weight too far forward causing them to fall into your triangle. The spider guard triangle is a fixture at my Hudson Valley BJJ School Precision Mixed Martial Arts […]
The butterfly guard is a tricky spot for the top player. You must make sure you have a strong base and heavy hips in order to smash through your opponent’s sweeps. This pass forces you opponent to an inferior half guard before driving through to side control. A signature guard pass at my Poughkeepsie BJJ […]