1-800-BJJ-HELP #157 Wrestling Up, Open Guard, Handfighting from Guard
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Oct 19, 2025 Discover strategies to enhance your open guard game and wrestle up efficiently. Learn the importance of proper movement and foot placement to funnel opponents into predictable actions. The hosts dive into the significance of grip control and handfighting, emphasizing the need to engage in exchanges only when you hold a clear advantage. They explore effective entries for single leg takedowns and how minor grip victories can lead to surprising stand-ups. Tune in for tips on forcing passers into defensive positions, creating openings for leg entanglements!
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Getting Sprawled From Hesitation
- Josh got sprawled repeatedly when trying to wrestle up because he hesitated and didn't commit.
- He suspects his hesitation opened opportunities for sprawls and front headlocks.
Funnel Passers With Movement And Feet
- Use circular movement and foot placement from open guard to funnel passers into predictable directions.
- Predictable movement creates better windows to wrestle up or attack the passing hip.
Use Foot Posts To Block Pass Paths
- Use your foot to post or hook an opponent's leg to block one passing direction.
- Attack (sweep single / single leg) when they are forced to move the predictable way.