The Open Guard is, simultaneously, a great and a not-so-great position to be in… Because it depends on how skilled you are in playing it.
For, if your guard retention skills suck, you’ll get your guard passed quite easily and then you’re purely on the defensive. But if your guard retention skills are good and you know how to set up offense – well, then you’re going to enjoy playing Open Guard!
So, here is a 30-minute tutorial on no-gi Open Guard by none other than John Danaher!
Enjoy the knowledge on the video below:
