Collar Sleeve Guard
Collar sleeve is a seated open guard where you grip the opponent's collar with one hand and a sleeve with the other, with a foot on the hip or biceps. It is a control-heavy gi guard that feeds the triangle, the omoplata, and a clean set of sweeps.
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The collar grip breaks posture, the sleeve grip kills one arm, and the foot on the hip sets the range. Together they let you dictate where the passer can go, which makes collar sleeve frustrating to pass and easy to attack from.
A submission-first guard
Because you already control a collar and a sleeve, the triangle, omoplata, and armbar are a short step away, and the same grips off-balance the passer for sweeps when they defend the attack.
Frequently asked questions
What grips do you use in collar sleeve guard?
One hand on the collar to control posture, the other on a sleeve to control an arm, with a foot on the hip or biceps to manage distance.
Is collar sleeve guard gi only?
It is a gi guard, since it depends on the collar and sleeve grips. The closest no-gi equivalents swap those grips for collar ties and two-on-one control.
What does collar sleeve guard lead to?
Triangles, omoplatas, and armbars off the controlled arm, plus sweeps when the passer postures or steps to defend.
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