Atlas/Guard/Shin-to-Shin Guard
Guard position·straight ankle lock (near leg accessible), triangle choke (by pulling opponent into closed/half guard), kneebar (transitioning under the trapped leg)
Shin to Shin Guard
Shin to Shin

Shin-to-Shin Guard

Shin pressed to shin - leverage connection for sweeps

Dominance
58
vs 42
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
20
outbound
Submissions
22
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Open guard position where the guard player's shin presses directly against the opponent's shin, creating a connection point for leverage and control. This shin-to-shin contact allows the guard player to manipulate their opponent's base and balance while maintaining pressure on the engaged leg. The position serves as a platform for single leg attacks, sweeps, and off-balancing sequences.

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 — Apply shin pressure - track movement, attack single legs
Dominance — Passing perspective
42 vs 58
Disadvantaged↓ -16Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Clear shin contact - maintain base, create separation
//02—Concept tags
CONTROLSWEEP
//03—Transitions outbound

20 ways out.

All20transitionsin the App Store↗
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Shin-to-Shin to Ashi Garami
Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Inside Sankaku Entry
Both legs thread through - dual control position
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Arm Drag to Back
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Butterfly Sweep
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
De La Riva Hook Entry
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Reverse De La Riva Hook Entry
Reverse leg hook engaged - inverted angles, back access
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Shin-to-Shin Guard to Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Shin-to-Shin Guard to Closed Guard
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
K-Guard Entry
Knee shield with distance control leg
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Collar Sleeve Guard Entry
Collar and sleeve grips - break posture, create angles
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Spider Guard Entry
Feet on biceps with sleeve grips - posture control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Lasso Guard Entry
Leg threads through arm - complete limb isolation
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Tripod Guard
Same-side ankle and hip frame - sickle sweep loads
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
False Reap
Legal reap shape - off-balancing, heel and back exposure
Type
Entanglement
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Shin-to-Shin Guard to Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Tripod Guard
Same-side ankle and hip frame - sickle sweep loads
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Shin-to-Shin Guard →
Leg Drag
Leg dragged across body - modern pass hub
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
//04—Submissions downstream

22 finishes live
from this position.

All22submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Straight Ankle Lock
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-002
Hiza Gatame
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-003
Kneebar
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-004
Toe Hold
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-005
Aoki Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-006
Armbar
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-007
Calf Slicer
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-008
Estima Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-009
Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-010
Inside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-011
Outside Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-012
Rolling Kneebar
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-013
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-014
Calf Compression
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-015
Calf Crank
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-016
Inverted Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-017
Omoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-018
Saddle Heel Hook
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-019
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
1/10
SUB-020
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
1/10
SUB-021
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long
1/10
SUB-022
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
1/10
//05—Linked positions

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Entanglement62
Ashi Garami
Basic leg isolation - straight ankle locks
11 ↗ transitionsEntangling
Guard65
Single Leg X
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
16 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Entanglement90
Inside Sankaku Finish
Both legs thread through - dual control position
11 ↗ transitionsEntangling
Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Shin-to-Shin Guard · Guard

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