One of the most important techniques in the art is the guard. The guard is a key grappling position in BJJ, which can be utilised in both offensive and defensive situations. It’s also arguably the ...

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Grappling’s guard — developed and innovated in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, while existing to varying degrees in other arts and styles — has come under scrutiny in recent years over its ...

Even for experienced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students the open guard can be daunting position because it is one of the most complex and quickly evolving positions. Seemingly every variation has its ...

Why? Two reasons. First, MMA gloves are smaller, which makes it more difficult for a default high guard—tight elbows, hands covering the sides of the face—to block it.

Even to this day, the aspect of pulling guard in Brazilian jiu-jitsu is still a touchy subject. Given his dedication to 'The Gentle Art' as of late, MMA GOAT candidate Demetrious Johnson recently ...