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Techniques
Guard Pulling Is Not Cowardice: The Case for the Bottom Game
Guard typeOpen guard (bottom player controlling distance and angles)
Skill levelBeginner to intermediate
Guard pulling is often misunderstood as a passive or cowardly act, but in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, it is a strategic choice that invites the opponent into your strongest domain: the bottom game.
Techniques
Stop Chasing Submissions: Master the Guard Pass to Win More
Guard typeOpen guard (generic, including seated and supine variations)
Skill levelintermediate
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the guard is often referred to as the heart of the art.
Techniques
How to Stop Stalling and Win by Points in IBJJF Matches
Guard typeHalf guard with knee shield
Skill levelintermediate
In IBJJF competition, stalling is a common pitfall that can cost you points, advantages, or even lead to a disqualification.
Techniques
Stop Getting Hurt: Train the Guard Pass Like It's a Job Interview
Guard typeOpen guard (e.g., spider, lasso, de la Riva)
Skill levelintermediate
Guard passing is often the dividing line between white belts and blue belts, and for good reason.