Guard Pull
Turn this technique into part of your actual training plan.
Save notes, drill it in sessions, then connect it to your game.
Pull guard. Intentionally pulling the opponent into your guard from standing.
The guard pull is a deliberate transition from standing to a seated or supine guard position. You grip the collar and sleeve (gi) or collar tie and wrist (no-gi), sit down, and immediately establish your preferred guard — closed guard, De La Riva, or butterfly. Guard pulling is a strategic choice in BJJ competition, especially for athletes with a strong guard game. A good guard pull should be active and purposeful, immediately creating threats rather than just sitting to the floor.
Position Flow
Details
Type
guard pull
Difficulty
beginner
Ruleset
Gi & No-Gi
Tags
guard-pull, competition, strategy, guard