A critical skill when using the guard is the ability to control your opponent’s posture. Generally, by “breaking” your opponent’s posture you weaken their position and cause them to focus on defending rather than attacking. This helps create more opportunities for you to sweep and apply submissions. One method for controlling your opponent’s posture is to place your guard high around your opponent’s shoulders. In this video, BJJ World Champion Leandro Issa demonstrates a shoulder lock from the high guard position.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Intermediate
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Armbar From Turtle Position
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Collar Choke From Back Control
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Armbar Variation From Closed Guard
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50/50 Guard Pass
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Stand Up From Back Control
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Sweep From Deep Half Guard Variation 2
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Sweep From Deep Half Guard Variation
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Reverse De La Riva Drill
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Double Leg Drag Drill
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Sweep From De La Riva Guard
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X Guard Sweep To Side Control
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Transition From Crucifix To Reverse Omoplata
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Collar Choke From Top Half Guard
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Collar Choke From Top Half Guard Variation
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Leg Drag Guard Pass To Back Control
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Closed Guard Transition To Back Control
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Leg Drag Guard Pass To Back Control Variation
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Arm Bar Finish Variation
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Triangle Lock Escape To Back Control
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Gi Choke To Defend The De La Riva Guard
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Omoplata Variation Hook The Leg
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Ezekiel Choke From Guard
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Defense To Double Underhook Pass
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Arm Drag Sweep
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Arm Drag To Double Leg Sweep
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Mounted Triangle Lock
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Sweep To Triangle Lock
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Arm Bar From Knee On Belly Position
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Collar Choke From Knee On Belly Position
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Arm Inside Armbar
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Counter To Rear Mount Foot Lock
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From Side Control To Mount Hip Switching Method
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From Side Control To Mount Knee Slide Method
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Pressing Arm Lock From Side Control
Another method for attacking the elbow joint is to…
Samurai Choke From Knee On Stomach Position
The knee on stomach position is an advantageous position…
