AI Snips
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Guard's Appeal and Demoralization
- The guard's effectiveness in jiu-jitsu can be initially appealing but later demoralizing.
- Higher-ranked practitioners can neutralize the guard's advantages through top control.
Passing Against Skilled Guard Players
- To beat good guard players, adopt a relentless, 'dogged' approach to passing.
- Pressure pass aggressively, stripping grips and capitalizing on every defensive lapse.
Developing Guard Passing Intuition
- Malachy Friedman developed his guard passing by initially focusing on grip fighting and sweep prevention.
- He would let opponents establish grips, then observe their reactions and capitalize on any weaknesses.