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Takedown · Guard pull · Fundamental
Guard pull
A takedown (guard pull) you hit from Standing, landing you in Closed guard. Fundamental level.
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How to do it
Start from
Lands you in
- Grip their collar and sleeve (or a collar tie and wrist)
- Put a foot on their hip
- Sit down and pull them in
- Lock your guard
How it connects
- Starts from
- Standing
- Also from Standing
- Guillotine escape
Get it right
Key details
- Sit close to them, not far away
- Pull as you sit so they come with you
Common mistake
Sitting too far away so they walk around your legs.
If they defend it
They stay back: go to seated open guard.
Safety and research
Read about itGrapplearts articlesBJJ Heroes
Practice
Quick checkGuard pull quick check4 questions
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