Atlas/Guard/Seated Guard
Guard position·guillotine choke on incoming pressure, armbar from pulling opponent into guard and isolating arm, ankle lock if the opponent's foot is within reach

Seated Guard

Seated upright facing opponent - guard entry position

Dominance
60
vs 40
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
19
outbound
Submissions
34
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Starting position where one player sits upright facing their opponent with hips on the mat and torso vertical. Both players establish grips while the seated player keeps their feet active for guard entries or pulls. This position transitions quickly into closed guard, open guard variations, or standing exchanges.

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
60 vs 40
Disadvantaged↓ 20Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Control grips and pull into guard
Dominance — Passing perspective
40 vs 60
Disadvantaged↓ -20Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Fight grips and prevent guard pulls
//02—Concept tags
CONTROLTRANSITION
//03—Transitions outbound

19 ways out.

All19transitionsin the App Store↗
Seated Guard →
Arm Drag to Back
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
De La Riva Hook Entry
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
Shin-to-Shin Guard Entry
Shin pressed to shin - leverage connection for sweeps
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
K-Guard Entry
Knee shield with distance control leg
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
Seated Guard to Closed Guard
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
Seated Guard to Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
Reverse De La Riva Hook Entry
Reverse leg hook engaged - inverted angles, back access
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
Collar Sleeve Guard Entry
Collar and sleeve grips - break posture, create angles
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
Spider Guard Entry
Feet on biceps with sleeve grips - posture control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
Lasso Guard Entry
Leg threads through arm - complete limb isolation
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
Seated Guard to Arm Drag
Pull arm across, step to back
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
Seated Guard to 2-on-1 Tie
Two hands on one arm - leverage advantage
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
Tripod Guard
Same-side ankle and hip frame - sickle sweep loads
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
Tornado Guard
Inverted shin pressure - rotational sweep platform
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Seated Guard →
Tripod Guard
Same-side ankle and hip frame - sickle sweep loads
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Seated Guard →
Leg Drag
Leg dragged across body - modern pass hub
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
//04—Submissions downstream

34 finishes live
from this position.

All34submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Guillotine Choke
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-002
Hiza Gatame
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-003
Arm-in Guillotine
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-004
Armbar
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-005
High Elbow Guillotine
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-006
Kimura
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-007
Straight Ankle Lock
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-008
Ten Finger Guillotine
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-009
Anaconda Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-010
D'Arce Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-011
Kneebar
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-012
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-013
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-014
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-015
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-016
Estima Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-017
Gi Tail Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-018
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-019
Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-020
Inside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-021
Japanese Necktie
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-022
Omoplata
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-023
Outside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-024
Peruvian Necktie
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-025
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-026
Rolling Kneebar
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-027
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-028
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-029
Toe Hold
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-030
Aoki Lock
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-031
Arm Crush
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-032
Cryangle
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-033
Inverted Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-034
Saddle Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

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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
Guard58
K-Guard
Knee shield with distance control leg
17 ↗ transitionsGuarding
// Seated Guard · Guard

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