Entry - Pulling To And Controlling - Collar Sleeve

Collar and sleeve guard is recommended as a starting point for transitioning from closed guard to open guard due to its familiar grips and ease of transitioning into submissions like triangles and omoplatas.

1. Begin in a good stance, open the collar, and establish cross collar and sleeve grips while lowering your hips.
2. Instead of stepping on the opponent's hip, step your foot directly to their bicep. Ensure your training partner remains standing to avoid them falling on you.
3. Place the other foot on their hip to prevent them from stepping over and knee sliding past you, or executing leg drags or Toreando passes.
4. Create tension by pushing with your legs, pulling with your arms, and slightly lifting your hips off the mat. Avoid lifting too high to prevent stacking yourself.
5. Maintain this tension to control the position and prevent your opponent from easily passing your guard.