Guard Retention (BJJ): Using a Cross-Grip for Distance and a Quick Knockdown (PART ONE)

BJJ Guard Retention with a Stiff-Arm: all guard retention in jiu-jitsu comes down to your ability to manage the distance between yourself and your partner. Most of the time this happens with the legs…but don’t under-estimate the power of a strong frame at the upper body to create space to recover the guard.
In a case where we are seated facing a standing partner, we use grip-breaks and a strong cross-collar grip to establish a stiff arm, keeping our partner away. This space lets us track our partner long enough to level change with the heist and to keep our legs in front of us. Then, since we always favor going on the offensive as soon as possible, we use the heist and sit-down to create an “action-reaction” leading right into the double koichi block for the reversal.
Keeping in mind the risks of an extended arm, this grip allows us to frame out from the bottom position, readjust our angle and track our partner to keep the guard intact.
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[@markruss7922]

Great stuff thank you professor 👌

[@bzglick]

my pleasure

[@nabilben3959]

That was a real eye opener since i always use this move as a takedown but i never thought of it as a way to counter a pass, may i ask you if you can explore more on the guard retention in no gi? Thanks a lot for this content

[@bzglick]

Nice, thanks. We have some coming up in not too long :)

[@lucashenderson1168]

how does Glick only have 1.42k subscribers? only 242 views on this video

[@bzglick]

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[@CM-or7rt]

Any tips on how to avoid the flying armbar when using the cross collar grip/frame? Cheers!

[@bzglick]

Always keep your knee and elbow connected…! 🙃

[@CM-or7rt]

@@bzglick much appreciated 💯

[@elijahevans4453]

Professor, is the collar tie an equivalent grip in no-gi for similar entries?

[@bzglick]

Unfortunately this one doesn't have a direct analogue for no gi - the collar tie from seated vs. standing is too risky and not controlling enough. You really need the lapel to grip to make the stiff-arm work well. But the post position - with the arm behind you - IS essential for seated vs. standing no gi 👍