Gi Intermediate
Chewjitsu's three counters to spider guard, including the slick third option once they have both feet on the biceps.
Control
Grip Breaking and Posture
Circling the arms, stacking pressure and breaking sleeve grips so the feet fall off.
Spider Guard Top · Spider Guard
The other side: Spider Guard Bottom
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Gi Beginner
Gustavo Gasperin's four ways to break spider grips: always stand, knee or hip behind the heel, shin behind the knee, and extending both arms while walking backwards.
Gi Intermediate
Three rules for the passer in spider guard (make grips, move back, never keep the arm bent), then a pant-grip break that leads straight into a leg drag or side control.