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Guard retention (hip movement, frames, feet on hips)

Also called Guard recovery

ControlFundamentalGi and no-gi
Where this leadsStay in Open guard, bottomHold it, then pick your next move.
What this stopsToreando passOpen guard, top · 4 videosKnee slice passOpen guard, top · 4 videosStack passOpen guard, top · 2 videosLeg dragOpen guard, top · 2 videosOver-under passOpen guard, top · 2 videosBody-lock passOpen guard, top · 2 videosLong stepOpen guard, top · 2 videosLeg weave passOpen guard, top · 2 videos

Key details

  1. Feet between you and themYour feet are your first line of defence.
  2. Keep your knees close to your chestDon't let them pin your legs flat.
  3. Shrimp and turn to face themMove your hips to keep facing them.
  4. Frame with your armsUse your forearms to stop them closing the distance.