Spider Guard Control in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Master distance management with sleeve grips and bicep control against standing opponents in gi competition

Spider Guard Details

Spider guard is the open guard position where you control both of your opponent's sleeves while placing each foot on their biceps, creating maximum distance and sweep opportunities.

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What do you grip in spider guard?

Technique Connections for Spider 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.

Ways to Enter:

How you can arrive at this position from other techniques.

Ways to Exit:

How you can transition out of this position to other techniques.

Common Triggers:

The most frequent situations that enable these techniques.

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Position Statistics for Spider 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.

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What We Measure

Our database categorizes techniques by their primary function to help you understand what options are available in each position.

Submissions: Finishing moves
Escapes: Defensive techniques
Transitions: Movement between positions
Sweeps: Reversals to top position

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