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The Most Aggressive Guard in BJJ To Attack From The Bottom

The Most Aggressive Guard in BJJ To Attack From The Bottom

Do you consider yourself to be a good, or at least an average bottom guard BJJ player? How about in the Gi – are you any better in it than without it? Whatever your answer may be, the truth is simple; with your buttocks on the mats and with your opponent standing… You’re in a predominantly defensive position while they are in an attacking one. But, if you want to win, then you have to create offensive options for yourself! That is, you have to find a way to start dominating your opponent.

One of the best techniques for this switch is the fantastic Collar Drag. Jon Thomas demonstrates how to do it.

“The Collar Guard is an absolutely essential guard in BJJ. All Jiu Jitsu matches start with a grip fight to establish position. The collar guard is one of the easiest guards to establish in jiu jitsu. It allows you to transition to so many guards and attacks ( Berimbolo, X Guard, De La Riva, Collar Sleeve), but also you can attack directly from it with Collar Drags, Ankle Picks, Loop Chokes and more.”

In this video Jon goes over the foundations of understanding the position as well as set ups and transitions.