When you’re the top player in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match, it’s usually going to be you who’s going to control the pace of the bout. However, if the bottom player knows what he’s doing, he’s going to pressure you into engagement… Which means that he’ll get favorable grips and control sometimes as well. For instance, he may establish the De La Riva Guard – after which he’ll go for the Sit-Up Guard and the various setups from there.
If you’re someone who likes playing Open Guard and if you like doing it with the gi… Then you’re going to love the following sweep option, as it’s a Situp Guard sweep which involves the use of a lapel!
The legendary Fabio Gurgel demonstrates this technique on the video below:
Evolve Your Guard With The Sit Up Guard Explained Like Never Before, From Coral Belt Legend Fabio Gurgel. Follow Along As He Explains How To Create A Dynamic Sit-Up Guard You Can Use To Sweep And Attack!
- Use this guard to sweep up from bottom with pendulum sweeps, X guard options, cross sleeve attacks, and much more.
- Fabio Gurgel is one of the of the most influential grappling coaches in the world, and he shows you why so many champions regard him as critical to their success on the mat.
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