Open Guard

Legs controlling but not closed

Ground Phase

Techniques (29)

Tripod Sweep

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

Ground Phase Sweep Techniques
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Twister

A spinal lock that rotates the spine against its normal range of motion

Ground Phase Joint Lock Techniques (Kansetsu-waza)
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Williams Guard Triangle

Triangle from the Williams guard position.

Ground Phase Strangulation Techniques (Shime-waza)
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Worm Guard

A lapel guard developed by Keenan Cornelius where the lapel is wrapped around opponent's leg

Ground Phase
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X Pass

A guard pass where the passer quickly moves from side to side to pass the legs

Ground Phase Guard Passing Techniques
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Variations (1)

Shin on Shin Guard
A dynamic open guard position where the bottom player places their shin against…

Phase Information

Phase: Ground Phase

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