For most beginners the guard position is something of a puzzle. They get stuck in closed guard by a more skilled opponent and simply don’t know what to do. The new trainees might try a submission from inside the guard … Continue reading →

Few positions are more important in jiu-jitsu and grappling than the guard. A good portion of the match will either be spent working from the top or bottom of this position. Knowing individual techniques is of little use if you … Continue reading →