When you start a match in the standing position, and you want the closed guard position, secure grips on the collar and sleeve. Then put a foot on the hip and sit down while pulling down his upper body. If he remains standing after you sit, raise your hips off the ground using the foot on his hip and then close the guard.
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Maintaining Knee Shield Half Guard
The knee shield half guard is when you have half guard, but you are on your side with your top knee keeping distance. Keep you're knees apart and ensure that your bottom knee is also in front of the opponent's hip.
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Maintaining Seated Open Guard
This video shows you the details of how the open guard should be maintained. Sit up leaning forward with your knees wide apart.
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Grip Break - Sleeve and Collar using ...
When opponent grabs the hem of your sleeve (cross or same side), an easy grip break is to use 2 hands. You can also use 2 hands to break a collar grip (cross or same side).
