Helpful Guide to Common BJJ Guard Types
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Long Guard·Knight Jiu-Jitsu
Here is a way I have found helpful in explaining and illustrating some basic guard types to students. There are so many …
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The Long Guard subfamily covers the defensive posture where one or both arms are extended forward, creating a barrier at maximum arm's length that disrupts the opponent's attacks before they develop full power. [1] The long guard uses the extended arm to obstruct the opponent's vision, block punches at their origin, and maintain distance through constant hand contact with the opponent's head or shoulders. [1],[2] The long guard is distinct from standard blocking because it is proactive — it disrupts attacks before they launch rather than intercepting them in flight. [2],[3]
История и происхождение
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- ТаиландМуай-тай
- БразилияММА
- СШАММА, Кикбоксинг
- ЯпонияКикбоксинг
Эффективность
The long guard extends the lead arm to create distance and obstruct the opponent's vision and attack line. [1]
Родословная
The long guard is used in Muay Thai and MMA. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
The long guard is used in Muay Thai and MMA competition. [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Intercepting an incoming strike using a rigid arm, forearm, or shin structure to absorb or redirect force
Joints Involved — Forearm and elbow (primary blocking surface), shoulder (positioning), core (absorbing residual force)
Force Vector — Perpendicular to the incoming strike — meeting the attack at an angle dissipates force across the blocking surface
Defensive Mechanic — Hard blocks absorb impact directly; soft blocks redirect the strike's trajectory away from the target
Позиция и вход
From fighting stance — Maintain guard position, raise the forearm or shin to intercept the incoming strike before it reaches the target
As reactive defence — When the attack is detected, move the blocking limb into the strike's path to absorb or deflect the force
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
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Умеренный3/10
Blocking and parrying absorb strike force; hand/forearm injury from repeated blocking
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Средний
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
— Unified MMA — Legal defensive technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— IBJJF — Legal
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— IJF — Legal defensive action
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDFWBC/Boxing — Legal {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
— WKF — Legal
WKF Competition Rules 2024PDF— WT — Legal
WT Competition Rules 2024PDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓The long guard extends the lead arm fully toward the opponent — the straight arm acts as a range-finder and barrier
✓The lead hand is extended toward the opponent's face or chest, keeping them at distance — the rear hand guards the chin
✓The long guard is used in Muay Thai clinch range and in MMA to manage distance from bottom position or in the clinch
✓The extended arm measures distance: if the opponent is at arm's length, you know your range for kicks and knees
✓The long guard transitions into a collar tie, a push, or a catch for an incoming strike
✓In Muay Thai, the long guard is a transitional position between striking range and clinch range
✓Use the long guard to post on the opponent's forehead, shoulder, or bicep — each post controls a different aspect of their movement
Типичные ошибки
!Keeping the arm extended passively — the long guard must actively post, push, or measure; passive extension is useless
!Leaving the chin exposed behind a single extended arm — the rear hand MUST guard the chin
!Extending the arm with the elbow up — the elbow should point down for structural strength
!Using the long guard from too far away — it's a mid-range to clinch-range tool
!Not transitioning from the long guard — it's a bridge to the next action (clinch, strike, or disengage)
!Pushing the opponent's face in training — post on the forehead or shoulder, not the eyes or nose
!Keeping the lead arm locked straight — maintain a slight bend to avoid elbow injuries if the arm is struck
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Anticipate the Attack — read the opponent's intention through body cues
2Execute Defence — apply the specific defensive technique with proper timing
3Recover Stance — return to a balanced fighting position immediately
4Counter or Disengage — capitalize on the opening or create safe distance
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text (Gichin Funakoshi, 1935)
1КнигаKarate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)
Alias sources — [1] Muay Thai: The Most Distinguished Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 1988) [2] MMA Instruction Manual (Ryan & Snowden, 2010) [3] MMA Instruction Manual (Ryan & Snowden, 2010)
2КнигаMuay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 2002)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)
3ДругоеJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4ЦитатаKarate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)
Alias sources — [1] Muay Thai: The Most Distinguished Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 1988) [2] MMA Instruction Manual (Ryan & Snowden, 2010) [3] MMA Instruction Manual (Ryan & Snowden, 2010)
5ЦитатаMuay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 2002)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Muay Thai Unleashed (Delp, 2006)
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
forearm conditioning, reaction speed, structural stability
Favours
dense bone structure, strong forearms
Key muscles
forearm flexors/extensors, deltoids, biceps, core (absorbing impact)
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Часто задаваемые вопросы
How do I protect my arms in long guard?
According to Knight Jiu-Jitsu, you should hide your arm so your opponent cannot attack it or shut down your position. Keeping your arm protected allows you to set up sweeps and submissions more effectively.
What's the proper head and hand positioning for long guard?
Knight Jiu-Jitsu explains that your head should rest on your opponent's leg while you hold either their belt or leg with your hands. This positioning helps you maintain control and prevents them from posturing up effectively.
What sweeps and submissions can I attack from long guard?
From long guard, you can set up sweeps by getting your leg inside to scoop and back, or execute modified chokes. Knight Jiu-Jitsu emphasizes that effective attacks require pushing and pulling in complementary opposite directions.
Как работает Long Guard?
The Long Guard subfamily covers the defensive posture where one or both arms are extended forward, creating a barrier at maximum arm's length that disrupts the opponent's attacks before they develop full power. The long guard uses the extended arm to obstruct the opponent's vision, block punches at their origin, and maintain distance through constant hand contact with the opponent's head or shoulders.
Откуда происходит Long Guard?
The long guard has roots in traditional martial arts and was used in early bare-knuckle boxing. It was revived in modern MMA by fighters like Jon Jones and Anderson Silva, who used the extended arm to disrupt opponents' offence and maintain range control.
Разрешён ли Long Guard на соревнованиях?
Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal defensive technique; IBJJF: разрешён — Legal; IJF: разрешён — Legal defensive action; WBC/Boxing: разрешён — Legal; WKF: разрешён — Legal; WT: разрешён — Legal
Насколько опасен Long Guard?
Оценка опасности 3/10. Moderate — blocking and parrying absorb strike force; hand/forearm injury from repeated blocking
Как подготовить Long Guard?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Anticipate the Attack → Execute Defence → Recover Stance → Counter or Disengage.
Как защититься от Long Guard?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Timing — attack when the defence is recovering or between movements / Feint — use deception to create openings in the defensive structure / Angle Change — attack from an unexpected angle that the defence does not cover.
Какие есть варианты Long Guard?
Распространённые варианты: High block (forearm raised above the head to protect against overhead…); Low block (forearm driven downward to deflect kicks or body strikes); Cross block (forearm crosses the body to protect the opposite side); Double forearm block (both forearms together for maximum coverage).
Насколько эффективен Long Guard на соревнованиях?
The long guard is used in Muay Thai and MMA competition.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Long Guard?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Keeping the arm extended passively — the long guard must actively post, push, or measure; passive extension is useless / Leaving the chin exposed behind a single extended arm — the rear hand MUST guard the chin / Extending the arm with the elbow up — the elbow should point down for structural strength / Using the long guard from too far away — it's a mid-range to clinch-range tool.
Какие ещё названия есть у Long Guard?
Long Guard также известен как Rongu Gādo, Extended Guard, Long Arm Guard, Thai Long Guard.