📍 Positions

What is Quarter Guard in BJJ?

Quick Definition

A minimal guard retention position where only one foot hooks the passer's ankle.

Full Explanation

Quarter guard is a last-ditch guard retention position where you have very minimal control, typically just one foot hooked on the passer's ankle as they near side control. It is less than half guard in terms of control but can still prevent a complete guard pass if you can recover to half guard or full guard. Recognizing quarter guard and knowing how to recover from it is important for defensive grappling.

Examples in Context

"I barely held on with quarter guard before recovering half guard"

"He almost passed but I caught quarter guard with my foot"

Related Terms

Half Guard

A guard position where you control one of your opponent's legs between yours.

Guard

A position where you are on your back but using your legs to control your opponent.

Guard Pass

A technique to get past your opponent's legs and establish a dominant top position.

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