Open Guard

Legs controlling but not closed

Techniques (28)

One-Handed Cross Collar

A variation where significant pressure is applied using primarily one hand deep in the collar. Part…

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Over Under Pass

A guard pass where one arm goes under and the other over the opponent's leg

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Rolling Triangle

Rolling entry into triangle position.

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Single Leg X Guard

A variation of X-Guard where one leg is controlled with both legs wrapped around it

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Smash Pass

A guard pass where the passer uses heavy pressure to pin and pass the legs

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Spider Guard Triangle

Triangle setup from spider guard position.

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Stack Pass

A guard pass where the defender is stacked by driving their knees toward their head, allowing the p…

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Standing Triangle

Triangle applied while standing against standing opponent.

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Straight Ankle Lock

A foot lock that hyperextends the ankle joint by applying pressure against the Achilles tendon.

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Toe Hold

A foot lock that twists the foot, attacking the ankle joint

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Toreador Pass

A guard pass where the passer backs away from open guard, controls the legs, and passes to the side.

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Tripod Sweep

A sweep from open guard where the foot on the hip and sleeve control are used to off-balance

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