What is Reguarding in BJJ?
Also known as: Guard recovery, Guard retention
Quick Definition
Recovering guard position after it has been partially or fully passed.
Full Explanation
Reguarding is the act of recovering your guard after the opponent has partially or fully passed it. This involves using hip escapes, frames, inversions, and leg pummeling to reinsert your legs between you and the opponent. Effective reguarding is essential for defensive grappling because everyone gets their guard passed sometimes. The best guard players in the world are excellent at reguarding and making opponents re-earn every pass attempt.
Examples in Context
"He passed my guard but I reguarded immediately"
"Good reguarding makes your guard feel impossible to pass"
Related Terms
Guard
A position where you are on your back but using your legs to control your opponent.
Hip Escape
Moving your hips away while keeping your shoulders relatively stationary.
Frames
Using your limbs as barriers to create and maintain space.
Inversion
Rolling onto your shoulders with hips overhead, used in modern guard play.
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