📍 Positions

What is Three-Quarter Guard in BJJ?

Quick Definition

A position between half guard and full guard with significant but incomplete guard control.

Full Explanation

Three-quarter guard is an informal term for a position where you have more control than half guard but have not fully recovered closed or open guard. It occurs during the dynamic process of guard recovery or guard passing, where the bottom player has substantial leg control but the top player has partially cleared the guard. This transitional position requires quick decision-making from both players.

Examples in Context

"I recovered to three-quarter guard and worked back to full guard"

"He was stuck in three-quarter guard, not quite passed yet"

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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