Henry, first of all this method of using posture works like a charm. I was just wondering if this also helps stop those rubber guard specialists from getting high guard on you? I haven’t had a chance to go against a rubber guard expert yet. Thanks.
All of the reasoning here made sense. I’ve never taught to use the elbow and body weight to open guard before. I’m not sure why I was never taught to use leverage like this in any of the jiu jitsu lessons.
Hi Henry – when you’re using the left arm to break the crossed ankles/guard, does the technique need to be modified depending on whether the opponent is crossing his left ankle over his right (vs right ankle over his left ankle)? Thx!
Henry, first of all this method of using posture works like a charm. I was just wondering if this also helps stop those rubber guard specialists from getting high guard on you? I haven’t had a chance to go against a rubber guard expert yet. Thanks.
Yes it does :)
Amazing level of details. And this is coming from a LONG TIME student of a Rickson Gracie black belt.
All of the reasoning here made sense. I’ve never taught to use the elbow and body weight to open guard before. I’m not sure why I was never taught to use leverage like this in any of the jiu jitsu lessons.
was* never taught…
This is awesome!
Hi Henry – when you’re using the left arm to break the crossed ankles/guard, does the technique need to be modified depending on whether the opponent is crossing his left ankle over his right (vs right ankle over his left ankle)? Thx!