Gi & no-gi Intermediate
Danaher on open guard as a system: distance, frames and the reactions that turn a standing passer into a sweep or back take.
Concepts
Distance Management
Using the feet, grips and hips to keep the opponent at the range where your guard works and theirs does not.
Also called managing distance, range in guard, distance control, feet on hips.
Where it shows up
Related techniques
Resources
4 resources
YouTube videos
Gi & no-gi Intermediate
Henry Akins argues the legs are 90 percent of open guard and that defence starts before the passer touches your legs. Conceptual, with a contrarian view on seated guard.
Gi & no-gi Intermediate
Jordan's conceptual approach to passing, gi and no-gi: when to stand, when to pressure, and the principles behind both.
Gi & no-gi Beginner
Travis Stevens on basic standing guard passing: posture, grips and not getting pulled down.