This is a great option to pass your opponent’s open guard and follow with a quick attack. You must first quickly engage and disengage with your opponent’s leg. This will typically cause you opponent to… Read More »Open Guard Pass: Shin Block to Guard Pass
Commonly known as the De La Riva guard, this technique allows for a leg lock when using the position’s weakness to your advantage. When your opponent hooks their left foot around your right leg, attempting… Read More »Open Guard Hook Pass to Leg Lock
This is an advanced version of a normal arm lock from inside closed guard. Instead of your leg having to go around your opponent’s head, you just need to get over one of their shoulders.… Read More »Closed Guard Arm-Lock Variation
Also known as the sitting guard with hooks, this move is key to setting up sweeps, arm locks, and chokes. When using this sweep, it is important to remember 2 things: 1. Keep your back… Read More »Butterfly Guard Sweep 1.0