Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Technique - The Guard
Author: Gina Dean
Date Posted: December 27, 2007
In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and ground-fighting the most common position
used is the Guard. In this position the opponent is said to be the
guard when one wraps legs around the opponent. This becomes a dominating
position as one is on the back of the opponent. In the guard position
it is easy to apply joint locks and chokes. With the legs crossed
behind the opponents back it is possible to straighten the legs,
so as to crush opponents chest. This position could be very uncomfortable
for the opponent and obviously make it hard for them to breathe.
It is said by experts that 'being in someone's guard is not as
severe as being mounted'. There are not many techniques that will
defeat the opponent. It is better to escape and attain a position
such as the mount and then apply submission holds. Yet another variant
of this position is the simple 'closed' guard. In this guard position
one has to keep the head on the floor to save energy. If the opponent
is throwing strikes, it is better not to leave head on the floor;
it becomes easy for the opponent to knock out with nothing to cushion
the blows. For beginners the 'closed' guard position is the best,
it prevents the opponent from escaping easily. Scissor Sweep or
the 'Guard to Mount' is a transition technique. In this guard position
the feet are uncrossed and put on the ground by putting weight on
your right foot and left shoulder. With this movement on can take
up the mounted position.
Article Source: JKD Street Combat
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