Guard (fighting on the back)

Names by art: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Guarda fechada · Judo: Do-jime · MMA: Guard · Luta Livre: Guard

Appears in 4 arts.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

The bottom fighter uses the legs between themselves and the opponent: closed with the ankles crossed behind the back, or open with feet on hips and hooks. The legs control distance, posture and balance, and set up sweeps and submissions.

Appears in 4 arts

Art	Name used in this art
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu	Guarda fechada
Judo	Do-jime
MMA	Guard
Luta Livre	Guard

More in this category

Half guard Mount Side control Scarf hold North–south Back control (back mount) Knee-on-belly Scissor sweep Hip bump sweep Bridge and roll escape (upa) Hip escape (shrimping) Guard pass

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Sources

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