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07-31-2008, 06:38 PM
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What to do in someones guard? Tips?
I've just recently started taking BJJ and MMA classes, I usually don't do too bad, but when someone gets me in their guard, I have nothing to do to escape, I'm going to be working with some BJJ guys this weekend to go over some stuff with them, but does anyone have any good moves they normally do to escape the guard?
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07-31-2008, 07:14 PM
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Das Übermensch
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Hands on hips, one knee in the butt, throw your other leg back and out to the side, posture up, work a guard break.
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07-31-2008, 10:23 PM
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The key is 2 make some space. When you have room in your opponents guard it makes it much easier to pass.
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08-01-2008, 01:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimmylee7706
I've just recently started taking BJJ and MMA classes, I usually don't do too bad, but when someone gets me in their guard, I have nothing to do to escape, I'm going to be working with some BJJ guys this weekend to go over some stuff with them, but does anyone have any good moves they normally do to escape the guard?
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This is taken from the Back to Basics thread, and my personal favorite guard passes:
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For no-gi, which tends to be more MMA oriented in my case, I use can openers and a double underhook pass alot. I also stand up and pass the guard, which is my second best pass behind the can opener.
For gi grappling, the toreando pass is my go-to move, though I also use the double-underhook pass and the traditional pass (Jeff Monson calls it a "jailbreak pass").
If you want a walkthrough of any of those, I'm glad to give you one.
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The last sentence applies here too.
Check out that thread for interesting beginner's stuff (and feel free to ask questions there). Also, I go into some depth about this stuff on my training log.
Still, if you want walk throughs of these techniques, I'll be happy to give them to you. |
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08-03-2008, 11:22 PM
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If you find that you can not create space, which does happen at times with a tight guard, take your elbows and dig them into the inner thigh of your opponent. No one like this since it is a pressure point. A lot of the guys I train with do this one me all the time since I have a nice tight guard. I will usually release my guard at this point where they then have space to work with.
Dave
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08-10-2008, 01:28 PM
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True Grappler
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Originally Posted by mr08sports
If you find that you can not create space, which does happen at times with a tight guard, take your elbows and dig them into the inner thigh of your opponent. No one like this since it is a pressure point. A lot of the guys I train with do this one me all the time since I have a nice tight guard. I will usually release my guard at this point where they then have space to work with.
Dave
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A smart 10th planet fighter will force you to change your position with a zombie, or by yanking your arm up to set up the armbar.
You have to, as I said before, make sure to keep those elbows in and those hands off the ground. |
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08-14-2008, 10:37 AM
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How exactly is the can opener escape performed? Thank You
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08-14-2008, 12:07 PM
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True Grappler
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Originally Posted by COOP1
How exactly is the can opener escape performed? Thank You
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Put the hands behind the head as if you are making a thai plum, then dig the elbows into the pectoral muscles, lifting up to crank the neck. This will pop the guard. |
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08-16-2008, 11:32 AM
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My MMA/grappling trainer who also have wrestling background has shown me the power of a good stack. If you learn to stand up in the guard and almost sit on his thighs (pressing him against the mat)at the same time as you avoid being swept then you can either pass the guard or enter the open guard game.
It's an option I prefer, especially against people whose open guard is not as dangerous as their closed. Of course there are defenses to the stack, but you shouldn't mess witha good stack either. Especially in MMA a good stack is essential IMO.
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What to do in someones guard? Tips?
