Worm Guard in BJJ

A modern lapel guard where you thread the opponent's lapel around their leg and grip it, creating strong control and sweep options.

⚔️ Attack Options

  • → Sweeps
  • → Omoplata
  • → Back take
  • → Lapel submissions

🛡️ Defense Options

  • → Strip the lapel
  • → Pressure forward
  • → Untuck gi

How to Get to Worm Guard

Worm Guard

From: open guard • positions

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Related Positions

Open Guard

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