USA Camp 2021: K-guard killers with Michael Currier

[@ryanroyal9236]

It's crazy to see how popular K guard has become! Neil Melanson worked it so long ago and named it after his buddy Karo Parisyan

[@rinoceronte8575]

it's good info but give credit where credit is due

[@snipsel]

Aaron Milam did also use K Guard for a long time, just called it squirrel guard. They are both pioneers of that guard. But Lachlan took it to another world class level

[@ryanroyal9236]

@@snipsel that's a good point about Miliam (spelling?) Giles' style of K is so different than Neils, it could be called something else. I talked to Lachlan about it (online) and he said he developed his off how the Miyao bros used it. I guess being a student and friend of Neils makes me hope he gets credit when due is all. Thanks for commenting in brother.

[@SundarBJJ]

Not entirely. We were using this back in the early 1990s with the Gracie family. It did not have a name, and the techniques as they have been developed today have certainly evolved substantially, but the basic position and triangle and armlock and forward and backward sweep progressions were always there. Let's not fabricate history for the sake of celebrity worship. And let's also give all the credit in the world to these modern players who have made this such a solid system-based position

[@johndoe4073]

Michael Currier is quickly becoming one of my favorite instructors! His clarity and step-by-step explanations are excellent!

[@Michaelcurrierbjj]

❤❤❤

[@hardcaliber19]

One of the best k guard videos I've ever seen. Just really great details. Excellent instruction. Thank you.

[@lucasdevaldivia7938]

attaching to leg - 3:00 , 4:20 backRoll - 11:00 , 16:05 backTake - 17:40 , 18:30

[@stevengarman9112]

Currier is the man! If anyone is interested he is the owner and head coach at impact fountain hills in AZ.

[@sp6990]

Great k guard move lineup and fun delivery. His teaching style is awesome

[@natethorp4799]

Micheal is an OG and does so much the jits community! Great teacher and person!

[@SundarBJJ]

What does "OG" mean in this particular context? Number of years training? Lineage? Just curious why you chose that phrase…

[@gtstq]

That back take is nuts

[@snipsel]

Wow, great value in here. That back take was sick 🔥🔥🔥

[@jayw3rms]

Very detailed and clear instructional👏

[@EpLegendsNetwork]

Would love to travel with you guys sometime and share some content, its amazing what you are doing.

[@capitalg785]

great content, and awesome vibes and communication. great session.

[@BJJGlobetrotters]

Much appreciated!

[@dandee7045]

What about if they pry the laces off their hip and try to pass that way?

[@Michaelcurrierbjj]

This is the number one thing I see from the lazy K position. Less of an issue once I have the undertook on the leg. But definitely a pro before then. If they clear the leg, then I have to move to reverse DLR until I can extract my foot and place it back on the hip. That really is the primary battle though.

[@EpLegendsNetwork]

Good content, great work!

[@a.t.f.5280]

muito bom.

[@iasoto]

Amazing video, thank you!

[@robindavis7023]

Thanks.

[@btd1231ify]

Really cool K-guard stuff!

[@prandz420]

Whats stopping the right knee from getting torqued if the opponent pressures forward hard onto the foot or tries to stack? Is it just the other frames?

[@SundarBJJ]

While additional framing structures are always of help, ultimately, nothing is stopping a knee twist other than the individual's flexibility and keen awareness of just how much pressure that knee can take. At a point where that pressure becomes dangerous, this particular position has a fail safe option which returns the user to closed guard. A K-position should never be forced, not upon the opponent, and not upon our own bodies. Not everything is for everybody but it's nice to experiment and evolve the sophistication of your grappling by slowly working your way into things that, with training, become second nature.

[@kullisnuffsen]

This is awesome!

[@richarddukard8989]

Will I need knee replacement in 10 years if I make this part of my A game?

[@marafade13]

Yes

[@hwyshshsheuwi]

18:34 Guy gives no fucks.

[@obtuso]

Quero ver aquele tonel ali atrás fazer isso 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheJahool]

this is the coolest guard

[@lobisomembjj5304]

Awesome

[@BeADad2447]

12:42 did he say D-punch her? Wish there were disclaimers for foul language. I send these videos to my kid.

[@bluedregs2745]

well if you can hardly understand it im sure your kid wont

[@XieTianXieDi888]

You’re having your kid learn how to break limbs and strangle/choke people, but you don’t want your kid to hear foul language? Interesting…

[@BeADad2447]

Yes my kid won't be trash. But he will defend himself. He will grow up to be a good man. He will never curse in front of women or kids. Wish your dad would've taught you this lesson. It's a man thing

[@XieTianXieDi888]

@@BeADad2447 Keep telling yourself that. 😂

[@fgsf9]

You should check.out my K guard defense it be awesome if u did a analyst video on me😏 i find it deep my match was on the 2nd and its da 5th u guys make this video like fate 🙏🏽 lmao where was you's at with this info😭😭🔥

[@madbowler6]

i’m not hating on this guy or his teaching, the instruction was awesome. But was I the only one who found his...gayness very distracting?? Yeesh.

[@Michaelcurrierbjj]

😂😂😂 this is my favorite comment.