Atlas/Guard/Double Seated Open
Guard position·Straight ankle lock or toe hold via foot race, Guillotine if opponent dives forward, Armbar via arm drag setup
Double Seated
Seated Neutral

Double Seated Open

Both seated facing - neutral foot fighting engagement

Dominance
58
vs 42
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
19
outbound
Submissions
38
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Neutral position where both players sit facing each other with neither having established guard control. Both can fight for grips, manage distance with their legs, and work for guard entries. Creates dynamic exchanges where either player can attack or defend.

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
58 vs 42
Disadvantaged↓ 16Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Fight for grips and guard entries
Dominance — Passing perspective
42 vs 58
Disadvantaged↓ -16Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Block guard entries and stand to pass
//02—Concept tags
GUARDNEUTRALDYNAMICFOOT FIGHTING
//03—Transitions outbound

19 ways out.

All19transitionsin the App Store↗
Double Seated Open →
De La Riva Hook Entry
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
Arm Drag to Back
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
Double Ankle Sweep
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
Reverse De La Riva Hook Entry
Reverse leg hook engaged - inverted angles, back access
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
Double Seated Open to Butterfly Guard
Feet hook inside thighs - lifting sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
Double Seated Open to Closed Guard
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
Spider Guard Entry
Feet on biceps with sleeve grips - posture control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
Lasso Guard Entry
Leg threads through arm - complete limb isolation
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
Collar Sleeve Guard Entry
Collar and sleeve grips - break posture, create angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
Ashi Garami Entry
Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
Outside Ashi Entry
Outside control - mobile position for leg attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
Double Seated Open to Arm Drag
Pull arm across, step to back
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
Double Seated Open to Collar Tie
Hand on back of neck - steering control
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Double Seated Open →
Double Seated Open to X-Shin Block
Shin blocks thigh - prevent hip escape
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Double Seated Open →
Double Seated Open to Over-Under Grip
Asymmetric grip - one over one under
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Double Seated Open →
Double Seated Open to Double Underhooks
Both underhooks on legs - lift and stack control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
//04—Submissions downstream

38 finishes live
from this position.

All38submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Inside Heel Hook
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-002
Guillotine Choke
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-003
Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-004
Inverted Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-005
Kimura
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-006
Kneebar
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-007
Outside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-008
Straight Ankle Lock
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-009
Toe Hold
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-010
Arm-in Guillotine
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-011
Armbar
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-012
Estima Lock
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-013
High Elbow Guillotine
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-014
Rolling Kneebar
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-015
Ten Finger Guillotine
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-016
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-017
Aoki Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-018
Calf Compression
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-019
Calf Crank
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-020
Calf Crusher
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-021
Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-022
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-023
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-024
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-025
Omoplata
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-026
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-027
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-028
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-029
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-030
Baratoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-031
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-032
Cryangle
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-033
Gi Tail Choke
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-034
Inverted Armbar
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-035
Monoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-036
Reverse Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-037
Reverse Triangle
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-038
Tarikoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

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Guard60
De La Riva
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
19 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control80
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
Guard62
Reverse De La Riva
Reverse leg hook engaged - inverted angles, back access
12 ↗ transitionsGuarding
// Double Seated Open · Guard

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