Jiu-Jitsu
Open Guard Recompose Chain
Rebuild an active guard after the first grip break
8 min
5 x 5 recompositions per side
Intermediate
Demonstration video coming soon
Instructions
- 1Start in a strong open guard, partner strips your primary grip.
- 2Immediately re-establish a secondary frame (shin, collar, or sleeve) before they advance.
- 3Angle your hips off-line rather than staying square to the passer.
- 4Reset if your guard flattens to fully square for more than two seconds.
What to focus on
Angling off-line the instant a grip is broken.
Common mistake
Staying square to the opponent, giving them a direct passing lane.