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The hallmark of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is the guard position, which not only teaches defense from the back but also emphasizes comfort and attack from that position. If you cannot fight from your back, you are not fully prepared. This detailed examination focuses on the open guard, highlighting techniques for obtaining, maintaining, and attacking from this position. With insights from seventh degree black belt Joe Moreira, who has over 40 years of experience in jiu-jitsu and judo, the book emphasizes the importance of core body movement in mastering the guard. It features over 2800 color photos in intuitive spreads, showcasing techniques from multiple angles to ensure clarity. Key points are illustrated to demonstrate movement and pressure, while thorough text descriptions provide valuable insights for practitioners at all levels. Topics are summarized in flowcharts with thumbnail images for quick reference. The content is organized systematically, offering an intensive focus on critical aspects of the guard position rather than a diluted overview of grappling. Key subjects include side control escapes, half guard, and various counters, making this a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to enhance their guard game.

The Guard is the quintessential Brazilian Jiu Jitsu position. Other martial arts assume that once someone is on their back that the fight is over. But that assumption is unfounded. Fights don’t end just because they hit the ground. For the jiu jitsu man the fight has only just begun. The Guard is a detailed analysis of core concepts, details, and techniques key to success for ground fighting. Author Joe Moreira reveals secrets of his guard technique developed and refined over his thirty five years studying and teaching martial arts. In this volume he shares the fundamentals of his jiu jitsu, the specific details needed to make it work, and technique ranging from beginning to advanced. The philosophy in this book and of Moreira teaching style is that it is better to understand groups of moves/options from given positions, than isolated moves. This is an exposition of sequences of moves from specific situations, not a collection of random moves. The Guard shows not only how to attack or defend from a position but also how to respond to an opponent’s likely reactions. Continuing in the model of Grappling Arts Publications first volume, Passing the Guard, The Guard provides a revolutionary approach in its visual presentations. Techniques are shown from multiple angles. Key points are illustrated. Photo sequences are laid out in intuitive easy to follow patterns.