Lazy Guard Progression

Minimal movement guard. Efficient transitions between positions. Focus on underhooks, overhooks, & sweeps

Flow outline

  1. Guard

    • Usually Start here. Conserve energy. Switch if it stalls

  2. X Guard

    • Key detail: often elevate opponent. sweep or stand

  3. Butterfly

    • Hooks in. Control distance

  4. Lockdown Half

    • Key detail: often stall position. wait for mistake. timing beats strength

  5. Mounts

    • Once set, quick note: top position. attack or control

  6. Side Control

    • pin opponent. advance or submit

  7. Mount

    • Once set, dominant top. finish fight

  8. Side Control

    • From here, Same as other side control. Pin and progress. Angle matters

  9. Butterfly Guard With Overhooks

    • Overhooks control. Sweep options. Timing beats strength

  10. Kimura Grip

    • Usually Control arm. Attack or sweep

  11. Top Turtle

    • Back exposure. Take or flatten. Timing beats strength

Branch conditions