Butterfly Guard

An open guard where the bottom player sits with legs hooked inside the opponent's thighs to elevate or sweep.

Gi Applicability:both

Position Type:Bottom Position

Moves from Butterfly Guard

Arm Drag to Back Take

Transition from Butterfly Guard to back control is a beginner-friendly BJJ technique to secure a dominant position.

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Butterfly Sweep

Learn a beginner-friendly BJJ sweep from the Butterfly Guard to transition from defense to offense, suitable for both Gi and No-Gi.

beginner

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Related Positions

Jiu jitsu positions are interconnected. Explore these related positions to expand your knowledge:

Full Guard Half Guard Side Control Full Mount Back Mount

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