Octopus Guard Mastery in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Control your opponent's back with the unconventional guard position that Eduardo Telles made famous, turning apparent vulnerability into submission opportunities
Octopus Guard Details
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Question
Who invented octopus guard?
Technique Connections for Octopus Guard
Understanding how techniques connect is crucial for effective BJJ. See how this position relates to other moves in your arsenal.
Understanding Connections
Technique connections show how different moves link together in BJJ. Understanding these pathways helps you navigate fights more effectively.
How you can arrive at this position from other techniques.
How you can transition out of this position to other techniques.
The most frequent situations that enable these techniques.
Position Statistics for Octopus Guard
Understand the distribution of techniques available in this position. These statistics help you see what options are most common and what areas might need more development.
What We Measure
Our database categorizes techniques by their primary function to help you understand what options are available in each position.
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