Jake Luigi, the mind behind Less Impressed More Involved, discusses open guard in this engaging podcast. He covers the best new instructionals, the key lessons they teach, and his recommendations. Topics include guard retention, balancing denial and engagement, reacting to a guard pass, and the importance of leg locks in open guard.
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Control Through Frames and Hooks
Control is the foundation for submission or top position from open guard.
Effective control relies on a combination of frames and hooks to manage opponent's movement.
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Law of Feet and Knees
Keeping feet and knees pointed toward your opponent is critical to maintaining effective guard.
Danaher's "law of feet and knees" summarizes this essential guard principle.
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Knowledge Denial Model
Top player must complete six steps to pass guard; bottom player only needs to deny one.
Balancing letting opponents have some elements while denying guard pass is essential.
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