Side Guard Foot To The Hip

Part of the course: The Lord of the Guards: Guard Retention by Jon Calestine

Side Guard Foot To The Hip
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Jon Calestine
Jon Calestine

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When your opponent is cutting an angle on the flank and their hand goes to your hip, you can prevent them from getting chest to chest and making a good connection to get past by creating a structure with your side guard. This structure also prevents them from separating your knee and elbow. As they start to circle their hips towards your head, you can easily find a high leg and place it on their hip.
  1. Start by framing your guard to prevent them from turning your hips away and separating your knee and elbow.
  2. As your opponent starts to circle their hips towards your head, find a high leg and place it on their hip.
  3. From this position, you can start clearing their grip and begin to square up.
  4. Prevent your opponent from going the other direction off that high leg by finding the hip and maintaining your connection.
  5. As your opponent circles towards your head, they will walk into your frame. This allows you to establish hooks and start squaring up.
  6. Use a scissoring motion to recover your guard as your opponent circles towards your head.
  7. Ensure your high leg makes its way to their hip, with your calf and foot not resting on their shoulder. This prevents them from getting scoop grips, switching their grips, or stacking and throwing your legs.
  8. Be specific with your movements. Frame your guard as your opponent circles, then square up and establish active hooks.

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