📍 Positions

What is Sitting Guard in BJJ?

Quick Definition

An open guard played from a seated position facing a standing or kneeling opponent.

Full Explanation

Sitting guard is the generic term for any guard played from a seated position, as opposed to lying on your back. Common sitting guard variations include butterfly guard, shin-to-shin, and seated open guard. Sitting guard allows for quick entries to leg attacks, arm drags, and guard pulls. It is the default starting position for many modern guard players who sit and engage from the seated position.

Examples in Context

"I play sitting guard and look for entries"

"He sat down into sitting guard immediately after the grip break"

Related Terms

Butterfly Guard

A seated guard with your feet hooked inside your opponent's thighs.

Shin-to-Shin Guard

A seated guard where your shin presses against the opponent's shin for control.

Open Guard

Any guard position where your legs are not closed around your opponent.

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