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
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
GUARDMODERNFOUNDATIONSWEEP
22 ways out.
All22transitionsin the App Store↗K-Guard →
K-Guard Sweep
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
K-Guard to Inside Sankaku
Both legs thread through - dual control position
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
K-Guard to Ashi Garami
Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
K-Guard to 50/50
Symmetrical leg entanglement - equal attack potential
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
Arm Drag to Back
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
De La Riva Hook Entry
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
Reverse De La Riva Hook Entry
Reverse leg hook engaged - inverted angles, back access
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
K-Guard to Closed Guard
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
K-Guard to Butterfly Guard
Feet hook inside thighs - lifting sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
K-Guard to Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
K-Guard to Backside Single-Leg X
Behind leg control - back access, leg attacks
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
K-Guard to Seated Guard
Seated upright facing opponent - guard entry position
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
Kneebar Control
Straight-legged knee isolation - hip-fulcrum control for kneebar attacks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
K-Guard →
K-Guard to Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
K-Guard →
K-Guard to Double Underhooks
Both underhooks on legs - lift and stack control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
K-Guard →
K-Guard to Over-Under Grip
Asymmetric grip - one over one under
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
K-Guard →
K-Guard to Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
K-Guard →
Leg Drag
Leg dragged across body - modern pass hub
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
49 finishes live
from this position.
All49submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Guillotine Choke
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-002
Kimura
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-003
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-004
Arm-in Guillotine
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-005
Armbar
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-006
High Elbow Guillotine
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-007
Omoplata
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-008
Ten Finger Guillotine
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-009
D'Arce Choke
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-010
Anaconda Choke
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-011
Arm Triangle
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-012
Prone Armbar
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-013
Kneebar
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-014
Brabo Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-015
Buggy Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-016
Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-017
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-018
Head and Arm Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-019
Heel Hook
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-020
Inside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-021
Inverted Armbar
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-022
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-023
Monoplata
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-024
Outside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-025
Rolling Kneebar
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-026
Saddle Heel Hook
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-027
Straight Ankle Lock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-028
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-029
Tarikoplata
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-030
Toe Hold
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-031
Aoki Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-032
Arm Crush
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-033
Baratoplata
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-034
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-035
Calf Compression
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-036
Calf Crank
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-037
Calf Crusher
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-038
Cryangle
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-039
Estima Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-040
Gogoplata
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-041
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-042
Inverted Heel Hook
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-043
Reverse Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-044
Reverse Triangle
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-045
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-046
Sitting Arm Triangle
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-047
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-048
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-049
Z-Lock
Guarding
Long2/10
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