Guard retention is one of the hardest skills to develop in jiu jitsu because there are so many different ways a person can pass the guard. The knee cut pass is one of the most powerful and common guard passes in all of jiu jitsu, because of this it is very important to have a good defense. There are many different variations and levels of this pass, so it requires multiple defenses. In this video I go through 6 methods I like to use.

1. The Lasso
2. Clearing out the bottom Leg
3. The Overhead Bump
4. Reverse DLR
5. Frame and Technical Sit Up
6. The Roger Gracie Defense

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Hey guys this video I go over two common guard retention mistakes that mess people up when trying to defend the guard pass. Paying attention to the angle of your hip as well as using the inside arm to frame will make a huge difference in your ability to recenter your hips. Let me know if you have any questions or requests.

Guard Retention Details You Need to Know

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A common problem I see when people are defending their guard is they have their elbows too high on the inside of their knees. This creates a separation from your lower body and open body that makes it easier for your opponent to open up your elbow knee space which will lead to guard passes. In this video I discuss a lot of the benefits of keeping your elbows on the outside of your knees (Better framing of hip, tighter core, better grip fighting) Let me know if you guys have any more questions and or thoughts.

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