An open guard is any type of guard where our feet are not wrapped around the opponent’s waist. An open guard can be performed by having contact with the opponent’s arms, legs, hips, ankle, foot, or sleeves and lapel when wearing a gi. It is important to control at least three of the aforementioned points of the opponent’s body to have an effective open guard for you to successfully apply kuzushi leading to submissions.
Rafael Lovato Jr. is known, among other things, for his lethal Open Guard game…
Would be great if you could learn how to develop that kind of game yourself, wouldn’t it?
Well, now you can! Lovato Jr. shows and explains the foundations of his Open Guard game on the video below:
Master Legendary Open Guard Strategies with BJJ Pioneer and Undefeated MMA Champion Rafael Lovato Jr.
- Rafael Lovato Jr. has been competing in BJJ for over 20 years and is one of the most accomplished American Back Belts in the history of the sport, claiming IBJJF world titles in gi and no gi, Brazilian Nationals Gold (first American to do so), and he boasts an undefeated MMA record (Bellator 10-0).
- Using only 3 gripping configurations Lovato Jr. will help you revolutionize your entire open guard game.
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