Open Guard Fundamentals by Danny Stolfi
by Danny Stolfi
Seamless Guard Transitions
Centralize with Collar Sleeve
Enhance Guard Retention
Expand Your Submission Arsenal
Seamless Guard Transitions
Centralize with Collar Sleeve
Enhance Guard Retention
Expand Your Submission Arsenal
What you'll learn
Unlock Open Guard Mastery: Seamlessly Transition, Control, and Attack with Confidence
Seamless Guard Transitions
Learn to fluidly move between De La Riva, Spider, Lasso, Butterfly, and Ashi guards, enhancing your adaptability and control in dynamic situations.
Centralize with Collar Sleeve
Discover how the Collar Sleeve Guard acts as a strategic hub, connecting various open guards and expanding your offensive options.
Enhance Guard Retention
Develop robust defensive skills with targeted drills that focus on maintaining and controlling your guard against aggressive opponents.
Expand Your Submission Arsenal
Gain effective submissions and sweeps from each main guard, empowering you to capitalize on openings and finish fights decisively.
Meet Your Instructor
Danny Stolfi
Danny Stolfi is a highly accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under the legendary Mendes Brothers, renowned for his sophisticated open guard techniques and deep technical knowledge. With extensive experience competing at elite events such as Eddie Bravo's Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds and EBI, Danny has proven his mastery of guard variations including Collar Sleeve, De La Riva, Spider, and Butterfly.
As the head instructor and founder of Breathe Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Danny combines meticulous instruction with a welcoming teaching style, empowering students to confidently advance their open guard game.
As the head instructor and founder of Breathe Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Danny combines meticulous instruction with a welcoming teaching style, empowering students to confidently advance their open guard game.
Course Overview
Many BJJ practitioners find themselves stuck in a cycle of ineffective guard retention and missed submission opportunities. Despite countless hours on the mat, transitioning smoothly between guards and maintaining control remains elusive.
In Open Guard Fundamentals by Danny Stolfi, you'll discover a strategic framework that demystifies the open guard game. Danny's approach centers around the Collar Sleeve Guard as a pivotal hub, seamlessly connecting various open guard techniques. This methodology not only enhances your understanding but also empowers you to execute transitions with precision and confidence.
By engaging with this course, students will develop a robust open guard game, characterized by improved guard retention, fluid transitions, and a diverse arsenal of submissions and sweeps. These skills translate directly to increased confidence on the mat and greater success in both training and competition settings.
Whether you're an advanced beginner eager to elevate your game or a seasoned competitor looking to refine your technique, this course offers invaluable insights. Danny Stolfi's expert guidance ensures that you can confidently navigate the complexities of the open guard.
Ready to transform your BJJ journey? Enroll now and unlock the secrets to a more effective and dynamic open guard game.
Course Content
6 chapters • 34 videos
Introduction - Open Guard Fundamentals
1:13
Collar Sleeve
9 videos
Safely Opening The Closed Guard to Collar Sleeve
4:08
Entry - Pulling To And Controlling - Collar Sleeve
3:26
Control Drill Retention - Collar Sleeve
4:18
Triangle - Collar Sleeve
5:51
Omoplata - Collar Sleeve
5:20
Overhead Sweep - Collar Sleeve
2:51
Shotgun Armbar - Collar Sleeve
2:36
Kid Sweep - Collar Sleeve
1:31
Transitions To Other Open Guards - Collar Sleeve
3:41
De La Riva
5 videos
Pulling To And Controlling, Creating Proper Tension - De La Riva
4:06
Off-Balancing Forward, Backward, Overhead - De La Riva
4:36
Overhead Sweep - De La Riva
2:53
1970s Disco Sweep - De La Riva
2:39
Babybolo - De La Riva
2:53
Spider
5 videos
Connecting To Spider From Collar Sleeve
3:28
Control Drill Retention - Spider
4:32
Spider Scissor Sweep, Kicking The Leg - Spider
1:50
Triangle - Spider
2:33
Omoplata - Spider
3:08
Lasso
4 videos
Overview Connections - Lasso
2:08
Tilt Sweep, Shin Across Or RDLR - Lasso
4:05
Gu Triangle Omoplata - Lasso
3:50
Invert To Gonzalez Triangle Omoplata - Lasso
3:25
Butterfly
5 videos
Sitting Butterfly Guard Connecting From Collar Sleeve
2:43
Dummy Sweep - Butterfly
1:39
Sumi Gaeshi - Butterfly
4:02
Shoulder Crunch Sumi Gaeshi - Butterfly
3:44
2 On 1 Elevation To Standard Ashi
2:18
Ashi / SLX
5 videos
Pulling To Ashi From Collar Sleeve
3:09
Off-Balancing Forward, Backward, Overhead - Standard Ashi
4:04
Basic Sweep - Standard Ashi
2:09
Straight Ankle Lock - Standard Ashi
3:37
Connection To X Guard, Technical Standup - Standard Ashi
3:44
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