Seated Guard in BJJ

A sitting open guard with hands and feet acting as posts, serving as a neutral starting position for various guard pulls and entries.

⚔️ Attack Options

  • → Collar drag
  • → Arm drag
  • → Shin-to-shin entry
  • → Butterfly hook

🛡️ Defense Options

  • → Circle
  • → Snap down
  • → Level change

Techniques from Seated Guard

Seated Guard Retention

transitions • blue belt • ★★

Double Guard Pull Scramble

transitions • purple belt • ★★★

Arm Drag to Back Take

transitions • blue belt • ★★★

Hip Heist

movements • white belt • ★

How to Get to Seated Guard

Seated Guard

From: open guard • guards

Seated Guard Retention

From: seated guard • transitions

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Related Positions

Back Control

The most dominant position in BJJ, controlling your opponent from behind with your hooks in.

Standing

The neutral standing position where both grapplers are on their feet, engaging in grip fighting, clinch work, and takedown exchanges.

Open Guard

Any guard position where your legs are not locked around your opponent, offering more mobility and attack options.