Most Important Guard Principles
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From Guard·JonThomasBJJ
This video I go through 6 of the most important principles for developing an open guard. Open guard can be very complic…
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Дистанция и классификация
Категория
Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
Дистанция
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Обзор
Kneebars from guard are applied when the bottom player catches the opponent's leg during passing attempts and transitions to a kneebar position, controlling the thigh and applying hip pressure to hyperextend the knee. [1],[2] Common entries include catching the leg during stack passes, knee-slice passes, and backstep passes. [3]
История и происхождение
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- БразилияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Сабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- ЯпонияБразильское джиу-джитсу, Дзюдо, Сабмишн-грэпплинг
- СШАСабмишн-грэпплинг, ММА
- РоссияСамбо
Эффективность
Guard submissions exploit the bottom position's hip mobility and leg control to attack with triangles, armlocks, and chokes. [1]
Родословная
Guard-based submissions are a defining feature of BJJ, refined from judo's ne-waza and greatly expanded by Brazilian practitioners. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Guard submissions are the most common finishing position in BJJ competition at all levels. [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Hyperextension of the elbow joint — the hips drive upward against the posterior humerus while controlling the wrist
Joints Involved — Elbow (extension beyond normal ROM), wrist (stabilized), shoulder (isolated and controlled)
Force Vector — Posterior-to-anterior force on the upper arm with fixed distal anchor at the wrist creates a lever arm across the elbow
Leverage Principle — Hips act as the fulcrum — the longer the lever (full arm extension), the less force needed to hyperextend
Позиция и вход
From top half guard — Step over the opponent's leg, fall back while hugging the leg, extend the hips to hyperextend the knee
From ashi garami — Transition from heel hook position to kneebar by controlling the leg and extending against the knee
From mount or side control (spin) — Spin to the opponent's legs, isolate one leg, fall back into kneebar position
Варианты
Standard kneebar — hip extension against the front of the knee from belly-down position
Rolling kneebar — entering from a scramble or guard pass with a roll
Reverse kneebar — applied from the opposite side for a different entry angle
Calf-crush to kneebar — transitioning from calf slicer when the opponent straightens the leg
Видео
1 video
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
6
Высокий6/10
Joint locks from guard require control but carry significant injury risk
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Средний
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Запрещено
— kansetsu-waza
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDFРазрешено
— IBJJF — Legal at all belt levels
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— ADCC — Legal — all submissions legal in ADCC
ADCC Rules Update, April 2025PDF— Unified MMA — Legal submission technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— FIAS Sport Sambo — Legal
FIAS International Sambo Competition RulesPDF— FIAS Combat Sambo — Legal
FIAS Combat Sambo RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓Pain compliance from guard uses the bottom player's legs and arms to create pressure on the opponent's face, neck, and ribs — discouraging posture and creating openings for submissions and sweeps (Danaher, New Wave Jiu Jitsu, 2020)
✓The cross-face from guard pulls the opponent's head across their centre line using forearm pressure on the jaw — breaking their posture and opening choke and armbar opportunities
✓Rib compression from closed guard squeezes the opponent's torso with the legs — creating discomfort that forces them to address the squeeze rather than their passing game
✓The chin strap from guard pulls the opponent's chin to their chest — creating cervical flexion discomfort while setting up chokes and armbars
✓Guard-based pressure is a tool for controlling posture: the opponent cannot pass guard effectively when their head, ribs, and breathing are compromised
✓Elbow pressure from guard drives the point of the elbow into the opponent's thigh or ribs during guard recovery — creating space through pain
✓Bottom-player pressure is often underestimated: effective guard players use continuous low-level pressure to frustrate and exhaust the top player
Типичные ошибки
!Relying on guard pressure instead of technique — pressure enhances guard work but doesn't replace sweeps, submissions, and retention
!Squeezing with the legs at full power constantly — constant maximum squeeze exhausts your legs; pulse the pressure for effect
!Using the cross-face without setting up a follow-up — the cross-face creates head movement; exploit it with a choke or transition
!Applying rib pressure without foot position — the feet must be hooked and positioned correctly for the leg squeeze to be effective
!Using pain compliance as a substitute for escaping bad positions — if you're in someone's guard, the goal is to pass, not to inflict pain
!Not combining pressure with submissions — guard pressure should flow directly into submission attempts
!Training guard pressure at maximum intensity — in practice, demonstrate the technique; partners don't benefit from being hurt
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Establish Position — achieve the controlling position needed for this submission
2Create the Threat — begin the submission setup to force a defensive reaction
3Secure the Hold — lock the submission grip with proper body mechanics
4Finish — apply increasing pressure until the opponent taps or the joint/choke takes effect
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
JBJJF competition rules; Yahoo知恵袋; Japanese BJJ community
Japanese Q&A community — BJJ technique name verification
Official Japanese BJJ federation — competition rules and terminology
3ДругоеJapanese Combat Sports Katakana Convention
Standard katakana transliteration of Western martial arts terminology (外来語) — used in Japanese MMA, boxing, and BJJ communities
4ЦитатаJBJJF competition rules; Yahoo知恵袋; Japanese BJJ community
Japanese terminology sourced from JBJJF competition rules; Yahoo知恵袋; Japanese BJJ community
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
hip bridge power (same mechanic as armbar), leg control
Favours
strong hip extension, long legs for controlling the opponent
Key muscles
glutes, hip extensors, adductors, quadriceps
Часто задаваемые вопросы
How should I defend my guard without relying on grips?
You should develop the ability to defend your guard through proper blocking, framing, and good mechanics of retention even when you have no grips. Once you can trust your guard defense without grips, you'll be able to apply grips more effectively when you develop specific guard techniques.
Why shouldn't I put both shoulder blades flat on the mat when defending guard?
Having both shoulder blades on the mat gives you only two points of contact, which makes it hard to spin and move. Keeping at least one shoulder blade lifted makes you much more mobile and allows you to create space more easily.
What does 'alignment' mean in guard, and why does it matter?
Alignment means keeping your feet pointed at your opponent. Proper alignment is crucial because if your feet are pointed the wrong way, you're already in a compromised position that's harder to defend from.
How do I track my opponent's movements while defending guard?
When your opponent's hands are in the air, use their thighs or hips to track their movement. If they grab your pants, control their biceps instead of pushing their legs—this way your feet and their biceps will track together as they move.
Как работает From Guard?
Kneebars from guard are applied when the bottom player catches the opponent's leg during passing attempts and transitions to a kneebar position, controlling the thigh and applying hip pressure to hyperextend the knee. Common entries include catching the leg during stack passes, knee-slice passes, and backstep passes.
Откуда происходит From Guard?
Guard-based kneebars developed as part of the modern leg lock revolution in BJJ, where bottom players learned to attack the legs during guard passing exchanges.
Разрешён ли From Guard на соревнованиях?
IBJJF: разрешён — Legal at all belt levels; IJF: запрещён — Only elbow joint locks (kansetsu-waza) permitted in judo — all other joint lo…; ADCC: разрешён — Legal — all submissions legal in ADCC; Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal submission technique; FIAS Sport Sambo: разрешён — Legal; FIAS Combat Sambo: разрешён — Legal
Насколько опасен From Guard?
Оценка опасности 6/10. High — joint locks from guard require control but carry significant injury risk
Как подготовить From Guard?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Establish Position → Create the Threat → Secure the Hold → Finish.
Как защититься от From Guard?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Early Recognition — identify the submission attempt early and begin defence immediately / Posture and Base — maintain strong posture and base to prevent submission setups / Grip Fight — deny the attacker their preferred gripping configuration.
Какие есть варианты From Guard?
Распространённые варианты: Standard kneebar (hip extension against the front of the knee from belly-do…); Rolling kneebar (entering from a scramble or guard pass with a roll); Reverse kneebar (applied from the opposite side for a different entry angle); Calf-crush to kneebar (transitioning from calf slicer when the opponent straight…).
Насколько эффективен From Guard на соревнованиях?
Guard submissions are the most common finishing position in BJJ competition at all levels.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении From Guard?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Relying on guard pressure instead of technique — pressure enhances guard work but doesn't replace sweeps, submissions… / Squeezing with the legs at full power constantly — constant maximum squeeze exhausts your legs; pulse the pressure fo… / Using the cross-face without setting up a follow-up — the cross-face creates head movement; exploit it with a choke o… / Applying rib pressure without foot position — the feet must be hooked and positioned correctly for the leg squeeze to….
Какие ещё названия есть у From Guard?
From Guard также известен как Gādo kara, Guard Position Lock, Bottom Guard Submission.