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Open Guard
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You're on bottom. A broad category of guard positions where your legs are not locked around the opponent.
A broad category of guard positions where your legs are not locked around the opponent. You use your feet, knees, and grips to create frames and maintain distance. Open guard is highly dynamic and serves as a hub connecting many specialized guards.
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