Full Guard
A defensive position where the bottom player wraps their legs around the opponent's waist with ankles crossed, controlling the top player between their legs.
Moves from Full Guard
Armbar
A beginner-friendly submission from full guard, focusing on isolating and hyperextending the opponent's elbow using hip leverage.
Cross Collar Choke
A beginner-friendly gi submission from full guard using collar grips to apply a blood choke on the opponent's neck.
Flower Sweep
Learn to transition from full guard to a dominant position using this intermediate BJJ sweep, effective in both Gi and No-Gi settings.
Guard Pass - Double Under
The Double Under Pass is an intermediate BJJ technique to escape full guard and gain side control, applicable in both Gi and No-Gi.
Guard Pass - Knee Slice
A fundamental BJJ move to transition from full guard to side control, enhancing positional dominance in both Gi and No-Gi.
Guard Pass - Standing Pass
Learn to break your opponent's full guard by standing up, a fundamental move for beginners in both gi and no-gi BJJ.
Guard Pass - Toreando
Learn this intermediate BJJ escape to transition from full guard to side control with agility and control.
Guillotine Choke
Learn to execute a front choke from full guard, compressing the trachea or arteries for a submission. Beginner-friendly and effective in both gi/no-gi.
Hip Bump Sweep
A beginner-friendly sweep from full guard, using hip movement to off-balance and roll the opponent for a top position.
Kimura
An intermediate-level shoulder lock from full guard, controlling the opponent's wrist and elbow to apply pressure and force a tap out.
Omoplata
A shoulder lock from full guard, trapping the arm and extending hips for submission; effective in both Gi/No-Gi settings.
Pendulum Sweep
Sweep from full guard by controlling the arm, using leg momentum to off-balance and roll the opponent, suitable for both gi and no-gi.
Scissor Sweep
A beginner-friendly sweep from full guard, using a scissoring motion to off-balance and topple the opponent, applicable in gi and no-gi.
Transition to Butterfly Guard
Transition from full guard to butterfly guard to enhance control and sweep potential in BJJ, suitable for gi and no-gi.
Transition to Closed Guard
Learn how to transition from full guard to closed guard, a key beginner move in BJJ for controlling opponents and setting up attacks.
Transition to Half Guard
Learn to transition from full guard to half guard, a beginner-friendly BJJ move enhancing control and setting up attacks in both Gi and No-Gi.
Transition to Open Guard
Learn to transition from full guard to open guard, enhancing mobility and offensive options in both gi and no-gi BJJ.
Triangle Choke
A blood choke executed from full guard, using your legs to trap an opponent's head and arm, cutting off blood flow for a submission.
Related Positions
Jiu jitsu positions are interconnected. Explore these related positions to expand your knowledge: