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Standing guard break

Also called Standing closed guard opening

Opening a closed guard from your feet. You build posture, rise to your feet in two steps, and use your knee and hands to pry their crossed ankles apart.

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Key steps

  1. Build your posture with your back straight and both hands on their belt or hips.
  2. Step one foot up beside their hip, then stand up with the other leg.
  3. Keep your hips forward and your hands pressing their hips down.
  4. Step one leg back and push their knee down to pry their ankles open.
  5. Start a pass, such as the toreando or a knee cut, as their legs open.

Key details

  • Rising with a rounded back lets them drag you straight back down.
  • Bringing your feet close to their hips first keeps you balanced as you rise.