Bad Guard Positioning

Sometimes, an opponent in your guard has no clue as to what they need to be doing. Here is a lightning-fast read on my strategies for some of the more common errors:


Opponent puts hands on floor
1. Kimura arm lock - forced variation
2. Kimura arm lock - rider variation
3. Triangle arm lock.

Opponent attempts a head lock
1. Elevator sweep
2. Take back

Opponent tries two-handed choke
1. Straight arm lock

Opponent tries to punch while keeping head low
1. Triangle choke

Opponent tries to choke with forearm
1. Take back

Opponent puts one arm inside guard
1. Triangle choke


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