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One of the most common ways your opponent will try to pass your De La Riva guard is by using the Leg Weave. This is a powerful pass and can be difficult to defend. The secret to countering the Leg Weave is making your opponent over commit and … [Read more]
Whether you love it or hate it, the 50/50 Guard is here to stay. If you don't know how to use the 50/50 or the possible attacks, you'll be at the mercy of your opponents. Episode 23 of 2 Minute Jiu Jitsu covers an elegant transition from the … [Read more]
In my opinion, the Williams Guard is one of the very best closed guard games to play in either No Gi or MMA. The reason for this is the Williams Guard offers fantastic control over your opponent, yet still allows you plenty of sweeping or submission … [Read more]
The Worm Guard is probably the most well-known of all Lapel guards and it is a highly effective way to tie up your opponent and attack them. In episode 21 of 2 Minute Jiu Jitsu, you'll learn a basic worm guard set up and one of the simplest … [Read more]
If you want to be a guard player, you have to understand how to maintain and recover your guard. Episode 20 of 2 Minute Jiu Jitsu, covers a De La Riva / Reverse De La Riva recovery drill. This is a very important movement to learn if you love to … [Read more]