Spider DLR | Waiter Position | 70-30 Guard

Transitioning to the waiter position from spider guard begins when the opponent has one knee on the mat and the other knee up. Maintain a grip on the collar and place the other leg between the opponent's legs, resting on their buttock.

1. Scoop in and bring the opponent over you, releasing the spider guard grip on the sleeve to grab their leg.
2. Switch the collar grip to the opponent's leg, establishing the waiter position.
3. From the waiter position, you can sweep, transition to X-Guard, single-leg X guard, or 50-50 guard. The primary goal is to reach the 70-30 guard.
4. Control the cuff of the opponent's leg and drive your shin under their knee, keeping the other foot dangling.
5. Release the grip under the opponent's leg, push their belt, and adjust to create an angle by pushing their knee up and bending their leg.
6. This position opens up various transitions, including taking the back, sweeping, or securing submissions.