GB Technique: Playing Open Guard
This week on GB Technique we are going to look at some more advanced open guard techniques from a master of the Spider Guard – Prof. Eduardo Carriello of GB Oval in the UK
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Gracie Barra Oval
Prof. Eduardo Carriello
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The Spider Guard is especially effective for lighter jiu-jitsu fighters as a way to keep the heavier opponent’s weight and pressure off of them. As we shall soon see, there is a multitude of offensive possibilities from this open guard.
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Let’s take a look!
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Basic Lasso Guard Sweep with submissions
This is perhaps the #1 technique from the Lasso / Spider Guard
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Spider to Single Leg X-guard
Many of the open guard styles complement and combine with each other
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Spider Guard Spin Sweep
The house specialty by Prof. Cariello
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Open guard to spin under back take
The best strategy is to always be looking for an opportunity to find your opponent’s back
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See also on GB Technique:
GB Technique: Passing Different Guard Styles
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Writer: Mark Mullen, Gracie Barra Black Belt