Atlas/Guard/Spider Guard
Guard position·triangle choke (pulling one arm in while legs close), armbar (isolating an arm with leg over face), omoplata (rotating under controlled arm)
Spider

Spider Guard

Feet on biceps with sleeve grips - posture control

Dominance
68
vs 32
Control depth
Proximal
Guarding
Transitions
22
outbound
Submissions
26
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Gi-specific guard where feet press into opponent's biceps while gripping their sleeves. This structure controls their posture and prevents forward pressure for passing. The position creates angles for sweeps and submissions while managing distance.

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
68 vs 32
Disadvantaged↓ 36Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Control distance while attacking with sweeps and submissions
Dominance — Passing perspective
32 vs 68
Disadvantaged↓ -36Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Fighting for posture while clearing foot hooks
//02—Concept tags
ATTACKCONTROL
//03—Transitions outbound

22 ways out.

All22transitionsin the App Store↗
Spider Guard →
Lasso Guard Entry
Leg threads through arm - complete limb isolation
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Spider Guard →
Omoplata from Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Spider Guard →
Spider Guard Sweep
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Spider Guard →
De La Riva Hook Entry
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Spider Guard →
Collar Sleeve Guard Entry
Collar and sleeve grips - break posture, create angles
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Spider Guard →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Spider Guard →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Spider Guard →
Reverse De La Riva Hook Entry
Reverse leg hook engaged - inverted angles, back access
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Spider Guard →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Spider Guard →
Spider Guard Sweep
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Spider Guard →
Rubber Guard Entry
Flexibility-based guard - leg trap controls posture
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Spider Guard →
Single Leg Control
One leg captured - finish the takedown
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Spider Guard →
Tripod Guard
Same-side ankle and hip frame - sickle sweep loads
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Spider Guard →
Leg Drag
Leg dragged across body - modern pass hub
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Spider Guard →
Tornado Guard
Inverted shin pressure - rotational sweep platform
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Spider Guard →
Spider Guard to Knee on Belly
Knee on belly - mobile pressure, transition hub
Type
Pass
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Spider Guard →
Smash Pressure
Crushing chest pressure - flatten guard structure
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Spider Guard →
Stack Pressure
Stacking weight on shoulders - compressed guard
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Spider Guard →
Double Underhooks
Both underhooks on legs - lift and stack control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Spider Guard →
Tripod Guard
Same-side ankle and hip frame - sickle sweep loads
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Spider Guard →
Leg Drag
Leg dragged across body - modern pass hub
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Spider Guard →
Tornado Guard
Inverted shin pressure - rotational sweep platform
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
//04—Submissions downstream

26 finishes live
from this position.

All26submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Live
9/10
SUB-002
Armbar
Guarding
Live
8/10
SUB-003
Omoplata
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-004
Reverse Omoplata
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-005
Prone Armbar
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-006
Inverted Armbar
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-007
Baratoplata
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-008
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-009
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-010
Monoplata
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-011
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-012
Tarikoplata
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-013
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-014
Cryangle
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-015
Flying Armbar
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-016
Flying Triangle
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-017
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-018
Kimura
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-019
Reverse Triangle
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-020
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-021
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-022
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-023
Hiza Gatame
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-024
Arm Crush
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-025
Gi Tail Choke
Guarding
Long
2/10
SUB-026
Gogoplata
Guarding
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Guard70
Lasso Guard
Leg threads through arm - complete limb isolation
12 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Guard58
Open Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
18 ↗ transitionsGuarding
Control80
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
Guard60
De La Riva
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
19 ↗ transitionsGuarding
// Spider Guard · Guard

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