08/03/2026
This month in our Advanced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu curriculum, we’re diving deep into one of the most dynamic and versatile positions in grappling: Open Guard.
Unlike closed guard, where your legs are locked around your opponent, open guard uses your feet, shins, hooks, and grips to manage distance, create angles, off-balance your opponent, and set up attacks. It’s a position that rewards timing, movement, and strategy, making it an essential part of every well-rounded grappler’s game.
Throughout the month, we’ll explore concepts and techniques including:
Maintaining distance and controlling posture
Establishing grips and breaking your opponent’s balance (kuzushi)
Common open guard positions such as butterfly guard, De La Riva, spider guard, lasso guard, and X-guard
Sweeps from various open guard positions
Entries into leg attacks and back takes
Transitions between different guards
Guard retention and recovering open guard after your opponent begins to pass
Strategies for connecting open guard to your overall game
Whether you’re looking to become more difficult to pass, improve your sweeping ability, or develop a more offensive guard, this month’s curriculum will provide the tools and concepts to elevate your Jiu-Jitsu.
We encourage everyone to attend consistently throughout the month, as each week’s lessons will build on the previous material. The more classes you attend, the more you’ll see how these positions connect into a complete open guard system.
See you on the mats
