See how moves connect through setups and reactions.
Replace the shield with an underhook as pressure comes forward, or recover a facing guard when the passer stands.
Knee shield half guard · Playing guardSee how these moves connectConnect the overhook entry to a flattened-opponent finish, or follow an early forward roll to top.
Closed guard · Playing guardSee how these moves connectUse the anaconda setup when its chinstrap is available, or select the D’Arce entry when hand-fighting denies that initial grip.
Front headlock · In controlSee how these moves connectConnect an open-guard entry with a specific answer to the returning knee shield.
Open guard · Passing guardSee how these moves connectChoose an outside direction based on how their legs defend.
Open guard · Passing guardSee how these moves connectConnect a gi grip entry to its matching finish.
Standing at distance · Starting hereSee how these moves connectRecover inside space, then choose an attack if its setup is available.
Open guard · Playing guardSee how these moves connectUse posture changes to find a sweep or an upper-body attack.
Closed guard · Playing guardSee how these moves connectCombine a sweep, a route behind the arm, and an answer when they stand.
Butterfly guard · Playing guardSee how these moves connectUse the underhook to rise, or change direction when pressure blocks the rise.
Half guard · Playing guardSee how these moves connectPair a reversal with guard recovery so one defense can open the other.
Mount · EscapingSee how these moves connectSeparate opening the guard, passing the legs, and establishing a pin.
Closed guard · Passing guardSee how these moves connectFrom a bottom front triangle, improve the finish or recognize a specific arm-position opening.
Triangle control · AttackingSee how these moves connectEstablish single-leg X, then choose a sweep or a response to a specific change in their base.
Shin-to-shin · Playing guardSee how these moves connectImprove upper-body control and recognize when a different mount base is needed.
Mount · In controlSee how these moves connectMaintain the position before changing your hands to attack.
Back control · In controlSee how these moves connectBuild useful frames and choose between guard recovery and coming to your knees.
Side control · EscapingSee how these moves connect