Guard position·triangle choke by pulling sleeve across and shooting hips up, armbar by isolating the gripped arm, omoplata by circling under the controlled sleeve
Collar Sleeve Guard
Collar and sleeve grips - break posture, create angles
Dominance
62
vs 38
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
15
outbound
Submissions
25
downstream
What it is
Gi-specific guard where the guard player grabs one collar and the opposite sleeve. This asymmetrical grip system breaks posture and creates angles for attacks. The collar grip pulls them down while the sleeve grip controls arm position and prevents base recovery.
What you do
The step-by-step execution guide lives in the app — 6-step breakdown, biomechanics, and situational tips.
Open1position detailin the App Store↗Dominance — Guarding perspective
62 vs 38
Disadvantaged↓ 24Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Break posture, chain triangles, armbars, and omoplatas
Dominance — Passing perspective
38 vs 62
Disadvantaged↓ -24Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Strip collar grip, maintain posture, pass heavy
ATTACKCONTROLGRIP
15 ways out.
All15transitionsin the App Store↗Collar Sleeve Guard →
Collar Sleeve Sweep
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Collar Sleeve Guard →
Omoplata from Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Collar Sleeve Guard →
Lasso Guard Entry
Leg threads through arm - complete limb isolation
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Collar Sleeve Guard →
Spider Guard Entry
Feet on biceps with sleeve grips - posture control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Collar Sleeve Guard →
Collar Sleeve Sweep
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Collar Sleeve Guard →
Arm Drag to Back
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Collar Sleeve Guard →
De La Riva Hook Entry
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Collar Sleeve Guard →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Collar Sleeve Guard →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Collar Sleeve Guard →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Collar Sleeve Guard →
Tripod Guard
Same-side ankle and hip frame - sickle sweep loads
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Collar Sleeve Guard →
Tornado Guard
Inverted shin pressure - rotational sweep platform
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Collar Sleeve Guard →
Collar Sleeve Guard to Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Collar Sleeve Guard →
Tripod Guard
Same-side ankle and hip frame - sickle sweep loads
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Collar Sleeve Guard →
Tornado Guard
Inverted shin pressure - rotational sweep platform
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
25 finishes live
from this position.
All25submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Live9/10
SUB-002
Armbar
Guarding
Live8/10
SUB-003
Omoplata
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-004
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-005
Reverse Omoplata
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-006
Kimura
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-007
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-008
Hiza Gatame
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-009
Inverted Armbar
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-010
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-011
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-012
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-013
Arm-in Guillotine
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-014
Baratoplata
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-015
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-016
Cryangle
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-017
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-018
Guillotine Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-019
High Elbow Guillotine
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-020
Monoplata
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-021
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-022
Tarikoplata
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-023
Ten Finger Guillotine
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-024
Gogoplata
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-025
Reverse Triangle
Guarding
Long2/10
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