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What is K-Guard in BJJ?

Quick Definition

A modern leg entanglement entry position developed by Lachlan Giles.

Full Explanation

K-guard is a position where you sit underneath your opponent with your legs forming a K-shape, one knee in and one leg extended. Developed and popularized by Lachlan Giles, it serves as a powerful entry system into leg locks, particularly heel hooks. K-guard is entered from various open guard positions and provides a direct path to ashi garami and inside sankaku. It became widely known after Giles used it at ADCC.

Examples in Context

"Lachlan Giles made K-guard famous at ADCC 2019"

"I enter K-guard from seated butterfly guard"

Origin

Developed by Lachlan Giles, popularized around 2019

Related Terms

Ashi Garami

A leg entanglement position used to control and attack the legs.

Heel Hook

A devastating leg lock attacking the knee by rotating the heel.

Inside Sankaku

A leg entanglement with a triangle lock on the opponent's leg from inside.

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