Atlas/Guard/Panda Guard
Guard position·guillotine choke when opponent drives forward, kimura on the near arm from the seated underhook, anaconda/D'arce style chokes from the snap-down
Panda
Sit-up Turtle

Panda Guard

Sitting turtle posture - visibility and attack angles

Dominance
58
vs 42
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
20
outbound
Submissions
21
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Guard position where the bottom player sits upright in a turtle-like posture while maintaining leg control. The upright position creates visibility and space for offensive attacks. Provides unique angles for both submissions and sweeps.

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 — Sitting guard control with attack angles
Dominance — Passing perspective
42 vs 58
Disadvantaged↓ -16Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Flatten their posture and break structure
//02—Concept tags
GUARDDYNAMICUNIQUE POSTURE
//03—Transitions outbound

20 ways out.

All20transitionsin the App Store↗
Panda Guard →
Sit-Up Guard Sweep
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Panda Guard →
Arm Drag to Back
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Panda Guard →
De La Riva Hook Entry
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Panda Guard →
Shin-to-Shin Guard Entry
Shin pressed to shin - leverage connection for sweeps
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Panda Guard →
K-Guard Entry
Knee shield with distance control leg
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Panda Guard →
Panda Guard to Closed Guard
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Panda Guard →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Panda Guard →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Panda Guard →
Spider Guard Entry
Feet on biceps with sleeve grips - posture control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Panda Guard →
Lasso Guard Entry
Leg threads through arm - complete limb isolation
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Panda Guard →
Collar Sleeve Guard Entry
Collar and sleeve grips - break posture, create angles
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Panda Guard →
Panda Guard to Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Panda Guard →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Panda Guard →
Panda Guard to Guillotine Control
Arm around neck - choke or takedown
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Panda Guard →
Panda Guard to Head-and-Arm Control
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Panda Guard →
Panda Guard to Stack Pressure
Stacking weight on shoulders - compressed guard
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Panda Guard →
Panda Guard to Smash Pressure
Crushing chest pressure - flatten guard structure
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Panda Guard →
Panda Guard to Over-Under Grip
Asymmetric grip - one over one under
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Panda Guard →
Panda Guard to Double Underhooks
Both underhooks on legs - lift and stack control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Panda Guard →
Panda Guard to Cradle Control
Head and near or far leg connected — variant shapes available transition angles
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
//04—Submissions downstream

21 finishes live
from this position.

All21submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Guillotine Choke
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-002
Arm-in Guillotine
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-003
High Elbow Guillotine
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-004
Kimura
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-005
Ten Finger Guillotine
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-006
Anaconda Choke
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-007
D'Arce Choke
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-008
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-009
Peruvian Necktie
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-010
Armbar
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-011
Japanese Necktie
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-012
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-013
Arm Crush
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-014
Brabo Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-015
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-016
Gi Tail Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-017
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-018
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-019
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-020
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-021
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
//05—Linked positions

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Control80
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Guard60
De La Riva
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
19 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Guard58
Shin-to-Shin Guard
Shin pressed to shin - leverage connection for sweeps
17 ↗ transitionsGuarding
// Panda Guard · Guard

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