POSITION OVERVIEW
Seated guard
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The guard player is sitting up, facing an opponent in front of them.
Also called sitting guard
Training
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3 movesEscapes
Technical stand-up from seated guard
Return to your feet when the opponent gives you space.
Seated guard · Playing guardPositions & control
Establish butterfly hooks
Build a useful seated connection against a kneeling opponent.
Seated guard · Playing guardPositions & control
Seated guard → single leg
Follow a retreating opponent onto a leg rather than reaching from too far away.
Seated guard · Playing guard