
The Lord of the Guards: Guard Retention by Jon Calestine
What you'll learn
Enhance Your Guard Retention with Jon Calestine's Proven Techniques for All Levels
Master Distance Management
Learn to control the space from seated and supine positions, preventing opponents from closing in and passing your guard.


Efficient Guard Recovery
Develop strategies to recover guard from challenging positions like half guard and side control, ensuring you stay in the fight.
Counter Common Passing Techniques
Gain the skills to effectively counter leg drags, knee cuts, and stack passes, turning defense into opportunity.


Integrate a Cohesive System
Build a unified approach to guard retention that combines leg pummeling, entries, and leg lock defense into a seamless strategy.

Jon Calestine
As an experienced instructor at Kings Combat Williamsburg and Renzo Gracie Brooklyn, Jon is dedicated to sharing his analytical approach and competition-tested techniques, making him uniquely qualified to teach practitioners of all skill levels.
Course Overview
Many Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioners find themselves frustrated by ineffective guard retention, often losing control and position during intense rolls. Despite countless hours on the mats, maintaining a strong guard against skilled opponents remains a daunting challenge.
In "The Lord of the Guards: Guard Retention by Jon Calestine," you'll discover a strategic approach to guard retention that emphasizes managing distance and recovering from various positions. Jon Calestine, an EBI champion and renowned BJJ expert, shares his analytical framework that transforms guard retention into a cohesive system rather than a collection of isolated techniques.
Through this course, students will develop the ability to maintain and recover guard with confidence, translating directly into improved performance in both training and competition. Whether you're a white belt eager to build a solid foundation or a seasoned black belt looking to refine your skills, this course offers invaluable insights that will elevate your Jiu-Jitsu game.
Are you ready to revolutionize your guard retention skills? Enroll now and take the first step towards a more effective and resilient guard game.
Course Content
5 chapters • 43 videos
Guard Recovery
Drills
Rolling Commentary
Demonstrations
Bonus Q&A
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