Atlas/Guard/K-Guard

Guard position·kimura (catching the arm that posts against the knee frame), guillotine (when opponent drives head forward against the frame), triangle choke (by removing the frame and shooting legs)

K-Guard

Knee Shield Guard

Knee Elbow

K-Guard

Knee shield with distance control leg

Dominance

58

vs 42

Control depth

Distal

Guarding

Transitions

22

outbound

Submissions

49

downstream

//01—About this position

What it is

Guard position where one leg forms a knee shield while the other leg controls distance. The knee shield creates a frame between players while the back leg manages range and creates angles. Connects to multiple modern guard systems and sweep entries.

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 — Knee shield active with sweep angles

Dominance — Passing perspective

42 vs 58

Disadvantaged↓ -16Dominant

Control depth · Distal — Control knee shield and pass with pressure

//02—Concept tags

GUARDMODERNFOUNDATIONSWEEP

//03—Transitions outbound

22 ways out.

All22transitionsin the App Store↗

Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control

K-Guard to Inside Sankaku

Both legs thread through - dual control position

K-Guard to Ashi Garami

Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks

K-Guard to 50/50

Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential

Arm Drag to Back

Over-under grip - upper body control from back

Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps

Single Leg X Entry

One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles

Deep Half Guard Entry

Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage

De La Riva Hook Entry

Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes

Reverse De La Riva Hook Entry

Reverse leg hook engaged - inverted angles, back access

K-Guard to Closed Guard

Legs locked around waist - complete distance control

K-Guard to Butterfly Guard

Feet hook inside thighs - lifting sweeps

K-Guard to Half Guard

One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control

Technical Stand Up

Equal standing - fight for grips

K-Guard to Backside Single-Leg X

Behind leg control - back access, leg attacks

K-Guard to Seated Guard

Seated upright facing opponent - guard entry position

Kneebar Control

Straight-legged knee isolation - hip-fulcrum control for kneebar attacks

K-Guard to Knee on Belly

Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub

K-Guard to Double Underhooks

Both underhooks on legs - lift and stack control

K-Guard to Over-Under Grip

Asymmetric grip - one over one under

K-Guard to Head-and-Arm Control

Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce

Leg dragged across body - modern pass hub

//04—Submissions downstream

49 finishes live
from this position.

All49submissionsin the App Store↗

Guillotine Choke

Arm-in Guillotine

High Elbow Guillotine

Ten Finger Guillotine

Cross Collar Choke

Head and Arm Choke

Inside Heel Hook

Inverted Armbar

Outside Heel Hook

Rolling Kneebar

Saddle Heel Hook

Straight Ankle Lock

Straight Armlock

Calf Compression

Goose Neck Wrist Lock

Inverted Heel Hook

Reverse Calf Slicer

Reverse Triangle

Reverse Wrist Lock

Sitting Arm Triangle

Straight Wristlock

//05—Linked positions

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Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control

15 ↗ transitionsControlling

Inside Sankaku Finish

Both legs thread through - dual control position

11 ↗ transitionsEntangling

Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks

11 ↗ transitionsEntangling

Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential

11 ↗ transitionsEntangling

// K-Guard · Guard

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