FUNDAMENTAL GUARD RETENTION

Exploring if this comes up, high-percentage guard retention techniques from common passing attempts. Focuses on maintaining guard position through fundamental frames, pummels, & distance management against standard passing strategies

Flow outline

1. Open Guard Retention

   • If they frame, usually starting position for guard retention from open guard. focus on maintaining distance and controlling opponent's upper body

2. Supine Guard

   • From here, usually basic guard position on your back. keep your legs between you and opponent to prevent passes

3. Toreando Retention

   • Key detail: defend against toreando passes by controlling distance and preventing opponent from getting around your legs. pay attention to posture

4. Under The Legs Retention

   • Once set, defend against passes where opponent goes under your legs. use frames and hip movement to maintain guard

5. Headquarters Retention

   • Defend against headquarters passing position. Use frames and off-balancing to prevent opponent from settling

6. Cross Knee Through Retention

   • From here, usually defend against knee slice passes. frame against opponent's shoulder and control their hips

7. Knee Shield

   • From here, late-stage recovery position. use knee shield to create space and work back to full guard. pay attention to posture

Branch conditions

• Opponent Attempts Toreando Pass
• opponent goes under legs
• Opponent Establishes Headquarters
• Opponent Attempts Knee Slice
• opponent gets both feet
• if they Gets Knee Down
• if they Gets Double Under Control
• Opponent Drives Into Stack
• You Are Late To Defend