1. Closed Guard

Firstly, the closed guard is fundamental for beginners. By wrapping your legs around your opponent’s waist, you gain control and manage their posture. This guard opens numerous opportunities for submissions and sweeps, making it highly effective.

2. Spider Guard

The spider guard is a dynamic position that uses your feet to hook your opponent’s biceps while gripping their sleeves. This guard maintains control and creates space, setting up attacks like triangles, armlocks, and sweeps, making advancement difficult for your opponent.

3. De La Riva Guard

The De La Riva guard is popular in competitions. Wrapping one leg around your opponent’s leg and controlling their ankle or pants, this guard destabilizes them, creating chances for sweeps and transitions to other advantageous positions.

4. X-Guard

The X-guard is powerful for sweeping your opponent. Positioning both legs inside your opponent’s legs and crossing your ankles behind their knees, you gain excellent control. This guard offers various sweep techniques, putting you in dominant positions to attack.

5. Butterfly Guard

Known for mobility and control, the butterfly guard uses your feet as hooks on the inside of your opponent’s thighs while you control their sleeves or torso. This guard efficiently creates attack angles and executes quick, effective sweeps, transitioning smoothly to other guards or submissions.

Why Train Guards at Gracie Barra Westside?

At Gracie Barra Westside, NM, we offer a welcoming and professional training environment for all levels. Our experienced instructors provide detailed instruction and intensive practice to help you master these guard techniques. Training here will enhance your Jiu-Jitsu skills and boost your confidence on the mat.