What is Collar-Sleeve Guard in BJJ?
Quick Definition
A gi guard controlling one collar and one sleeve with active feet on hips.
Full Explanation
Collar-sleeve guard is a fundamental gi open guard where you grip one collar and the opposite sleeve while using your feet on their hips or biceps to manage distance. It offers excellent control and many attack options including triangles, omoplatas, sweeps, and arm drags. The cross grip creates angular control that makes it difficult for the opponent to pass. It is one of the most versatile and commonly used open guards in gi BJJ.
Examples in Context
"Collar-sleeve guard gives me great control of distance"
"From collar-sleeve I can attack triangle or sweep"
Related Terms
Open Guard
Any guard position where your legs are not closed around your opponent.
Spider Guard
A gi guard using sleeve grips with feet on biceps to control distance.
Triangle Choke
A choke using your legs in a figure-four around the opponent's head and arm.
Omoplata
A shoulder lock using your legs to rotate the opponent's shoulder.
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