By Guillaume (Gile) Huni, BJJ black belt and head instructor of Kimura Academy in Belgrade, Serbia.
When I was sent a copy of the ‘Spider Guard Masterclass!‘ by Elliott Bayev, I was overjoyed. I use the spider a lot in my Jiu-Jitsu and still feel that I know just the tip of the iceberg of this extremely complex and never ending guard.
The Spider Guard is a very effective type of guard in BJJ and has been heavily used since the late 1980’s.
The spider guard is specific to the gi (kimono) but can also be used in a modified way in No Gi. It requires a strong grip, use of legs leg strength as well as good flexibility.
The 5 DVD set covers every aspect of the Spider Guard: starting with understanding Spider Guard, the Double Biceps position, progressing to the Leg Lasso, and then covering the ‘newer’ aspects of the Spider Guards: Spider X, Collar Spider, Reverse de la Riva, etc.
The DVD set has 5 volumes with more than 9 1/2 hours of very clear and well organised instruction from experienced black belts Stephen Kesting (Of Grapplearts.com) and Elliott Bayev (Head instructor of Openmat BJJ academy in Toronto)
This is the most complete instructional ever made on the spider guard. Every detail – from entries, to gripping, body positioning, sweeps, submissions, transitions, guard maintenance and pass prevention – is covered.
Whether you’re looking for ways to improve your spider guard and have a solid base, or whether you want to have a spider guard as good Michael Langhi or Braulio Estima, then this is the right instructional for you.
You can purchase it here.
Here’s What’s In Each Volume of Spider Guard Masterclass…
Here is what you will find:
DVD 1 – Understanding Spider Guard
Acknowledgements and Introduction
What is Spider Guard?
Pressure
Grips & Hooks
Breaking Grips
Attacking Base
Basic Movements
Introduction to the Triangle Submission Chain
Fundamental Triangle Finish
Big Boy Triangle
Triangle Armbar
Wristlock
Inverse Armbars
Kimuras
Armbar vs Posture
Knock-backs vs Posture
Punch Choke vs Hidden Arm
Teepee vs Hidden Arm
Triangle to Omoplata vs Hidden Arm [Formerly
Triangle Submission Chain: Troubleshooting the Triangle
Introduction to the Omoplata Submission Chain
Fundamental Omoplata Finish
Fundamental Finish Follow-ups
The Rack
Situp vs. Roll
Re-roll To Reverse Crucifix vs Roll
Re-roll to Reverse Crucifix Knee Trap
See Saw vs. Stepover
Spinning Omoplata vs. Stepover
Knee-In Slingshot Sweep vs. Partial Stepover
Triangle vs. Posture
Swing vs. Posture
Rollback vs. Posture
Rollback Kneebar vs Posture
Roll Away vs. Knee On Stomach
Williams ReRoll vs. Rollunder
DVD 2 – Double Biceps Spider Guard, from Basic to Advanced
Introduction to Double Biceps Spider Guard
Double Biceps Spider Guard Entry from Closed Guard
Double Biceps Spider Guard Entry from Standing: Basic Guard Pull
Double Biceps Spider Guard Entry from Standing: Durinho Guard Pull
Double Biceps Spider Guard Entry from Standing: Langhi Guard Pull
Double Biceps Spider Guard Entry from Open Guard
Basic Attacks: Kite Sweep
Basic Attacks: Stomping Triangle
Basic Attacks: Stomping Omoplata
Basic Attacks: Basic Balloon Sweep
Intermediate Attacks: Swinging Kite Sweep
Intermediate Attacks: Kite Sweep vs. Standing
Intermediate Attacks: Ostap Triangle Choke
Intermediate Attacks: Shin to Shin Triangle
Intermediate Attacks: de La Riva Williams Twist
Intermediate Attacks: de La Riva Sit Down Sweep
Intermediate Attacks: de La Riva Curtain Sweep
Intermediate Attacks: Romulo Kite Sweep
Intermediate Attacks: Advanced Balloon Sweep Concepts
Intermediate Attacks: Balloon Sweep Armbar
Intermediate Attacks: Slingshot Sweep
Intermediate Attacks: Transition to Collar & Sleeve
Intermediate Attacks: Transition to Spider X
Advanced Attacks: Fundamental Roleta Sweep
Advanced Attacks: Sleeve Push Roleta Sweep
Advanced Attacks: New Spider Sweep
Advanced Attacks: Romulo Center Hook Balloon Sweep
Advanced Attacks: Open Guard Roleta
Advanced Attacks: de la Riva Backtake
Advanced Attacks: Berimbolo
Advanced Attacks: Advanced Sit Down Sweep Finishes
DVD 3: Next Level Spider Guard, Volume 1
Introduction to the Next Level Spider Guard
Introduction to the Leg Lasso Guard
Leg Lasso Attacks: Swinging Kite Sweep
Leg Lasso Attacks: Spinning Triangle Choke
Leg Lasso Attacks: Spinning Omoplata
Leg Lasso Attacks: Slingshot Sweep
Leg Lasso Attacks: Shin to Shin Triangle vs One Knee Up
Leg Lasso Attacks: Knee Hook Sweep vs One Knee Up
Leg Lasso Attacks: Lasso Roleta Sweeps
Leg Lasso Attacks: Spinunder Slingshot
Leg Lasso Transitions & Defense: Lasso to Double Biceps
Leg Lasso Transitions & Defense: Lasso to Collar Sleeve and Collar Spider
Leg Lasso Transitions & Defense: Lasso to de la Riva and Spider X
Leg Lasso Transitions & Defense: Leg Lasso Pass Prevention
Introduction to the Spider X Guard
Spider X Attacks: Lumberjack Sweep to One Legged X Pass
Spider X Attacks: Balloon Sweep
Spider X Attacks: Kickback Sweep to Footlock
Spider X Attacks: Hidden Omoplata
Spider X Transitions & Defense: Spider X to X Guard & Modified Curtain Sweep
Spider X Transitions & Defense: Spider X Pass Prevention
DVD 4: Next Level Spider Guard, Volume 2
Introduction to Next Level Spider Guard Volume 2
Introduction to the Collar-Sleeve Guard
Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Scissor Sweep Series
Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Long Distance Triangle
Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Attacking Standing Opponents
Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Hand Feed Omoplata
Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Hip Push Omoplata
Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Ostap Shin Cut Omoplata
Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Shin to Shin Omplata
Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Sit Down Sweep Omoplata
Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Lasso of Truth Omoplata
Collar-Sleeve Guard Attacks: Additional Attacks
Collar-Sleeve Guard Transitions & Defense: Collar-Sleeve to Collar Spider
Collar-Sleeve Guard Transitions & Defense: Collar-Sleeve Pass Prevention
Introduction to Collar Spider Guard
Collar Spider Entries
Collar Spider Attacks: Swinging Kite Sweep to Triangle & Omoplata
Collar Spider Attacks: Shin to Shin Triangle
Collar Spider Attacks: Stomping Balloon Sweep
Collar Spider Attacks: Sit Down Sweep
Collar Spider Attacks: Shin to Shin Curtain Sweep vs Pullaway
Collar Spider Attacks: Braulio Kneebar
Collar Spider Attacks: Side Stomp to Romulo Pant Grip Attacks
Collar Spider Pass Prevention
Introduction to Reverse de la Riva Guard
Reverse de la Riva Entries
Reverse de la Riva Attacks: Langhi Spinunder
Reverse de la Riva Attacks: Hammer Sweep
Reverse de la Riva Attacks: Reverse Hook Sweep
Reverse de la Riva Attacks: Situp to Single Leg
Reverse de la Riva Attacks: Basic Spinunder to Back
Reverse de la Riva Attacks: Spinunder to Slingshot Sweep
Reverse de la Riva Attacks: Collar Rollunder
DVD 5 – Invincible Spider Guard
Introduction
Sideways Spider Guard Twist Down Hook Strip
Sideways Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Toe Point
Sideways Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Roleta/Slingshot
Sideways Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Stomping Omoplata
Sideways Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Rotate to Superarmbar
Sideways Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Leandro Lo Grip
Sideways Spider Guard Twist Up Hook Strip
Sideways Spider Guard Twist Up Counter: Heel Point
Sideways Spider Guard Twist Up Counter: Leg Pullaway & Reset
Sideways Spider Guard Twist Up Counter: Spin to Armbar
Sideways Spider Guard Twist Up Counter: Leandro Lo Grip
Sideways Spider Guard Twist Up Counter: Situp & Stiffarm vs Shuck
Sideways Spider Guard Knee Spike Hook Strip
Sideways Spider Guard Knee Spike Counter: Side Switch
Sideways Spider Guard Knee Spike Counter: Roleta Sweep
Sideways Spider Guard Knee Spike Counter: Roleta Pressure to Reset
Sideways Spider Guard Knee Pike Hook Strip
Sideways Spider Guard Knee Pike Counter: Side Switch
Sideways Spider Guard Knee Pike Counter: Hip Lift to Side Switch
Sideways Spider Guard Knee Pike Counter: Romulo Center Hook & Shin to Shin Triangle
Sideways Spider Guard Leg Stomp Hook Strip
Sideways Spider Guard Leg Stomp Counter: Side Switch
Sideways Spider Guard Leg Stomp Counter: Hip Kick & Reloop
Centered Spider Guard Twist Down Hook Strip
Centered Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Toe Point
Centered Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Roleta Sweep / Lumberjack Combo
Centered Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Shin Check
Centered Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Shoulder Check
Centered Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Transition to Spider X
Centered Spider Guard Twist Down Counter: Cross Bicep Catch
Centered Spider Guard Double Rainbow Pass
Centered Spider Guard Double Rainbow Counter: Heavy Legs & Reloop
Centered Spider Guard Double Rainbow Counter: Shoulder Walk
Centered Spider Guard Double Rainbow Counter: Toe Post
Centered Spider Guard Double Rainbow Counter: Roll to Knees
Centered Spider Guard Double Rainbow Counter: Knees to Chest
Centered Spider Guard Double Underscoop Pass
Centered Spider Guard Double Underscoop Counter: Heel Point
Centered Spider Guard Double Underscoop Counter: Shoulder Walk
Centered Spider Guard Double Underscoop Counter: Toe Post
Centered Spider Guard Double Underscoop Counter: Rolling Guard Pull
Centered Spider Guard Forced Sitting Guard Passes
Centered Spider Guard Forced Sitting Guard Counter: William’s Sit
Centered Spider Guard Forced Sitting Guard Counter: Armdrag / Arm Shuck
Centered Spider Guard Forced Sitting Guard Counter: Break Grips & Spider Pull
Centered Spider Guard Forced Sitting Guard: Collar Drag
Introduction to de la Riva Guard Passes
De la Riva Stepover Counter: Shoulder Push / Lasso
De la Riva Stepover Counter: Forced Walk to Reset
De la Riva Stepover Counter: Transition to Reverse de la Riva
De la Riva Backstep Counter: Pre-emptive Berimbolo
De la Riva Stepover Counter: Knee Shield Space Creation
De la Riva Stepover Counter: Reverse Half Guard Sweep
De la Riva Stepover Counter: Elbow Post to Back
Introduction to the X Pass / Bullfighter Pass
X Pass / Bullfighter Pass Counter: Spin Under
X Pass / Bullfighter Pass Counter: Shin Check
Introduction to the Leg Drag Guard Pass
Leg Drag Counter: Reloop
Leg Drag Counter: Collar Push
Leg Drag Counter: Forearm Push
Leg Drag Counter: Guillotine
Introduction to the Leg Shuck Guard Pass
Leg Shuck Counter: Situp & Sleeve Push
Leg Shuck Counter: Elbow Post & Shin Check
Leg Shuck Counter: Granby vs Wrist Grip Switch
Leg Shuck Counter: Reloop vs Pant Grip Granby Counter
Conclusion & Acknowledgements
