guard position

[Vito]

hey, im curious what the fighters have to say about this. the guard position is definitely a great place to be when grappling- but say youre one on one with some punk in an alley and you wind up in the guard position. okay, no one else around so youre fine being there for a bit- but what about your nuts? you can defend against knockout punches all you want, as well as you want, but how would you guys defend that ever-so-precious area? i know its the first place id go for if someone had me in guard and it was the real thing.

[BJJShotoshe]

Sorry, I know I am not the best at knowing things, and I am a girl, but I think that if you are fast enough to put a triangle choke on or an arm bar, you should be fine. Other then that I guess that you should just hang on tight for the ride and pray to God the don't go for it. Well that is my two cents. Thanks

[Reklats]

Well, if they're in your closed guard you're holding their wrists or pulling them in close. Or sitting up and going for overhooks if they reel back trying to get room to strike. If they're kneeling/standing in your open guard you're pushing them away with your knees and/or feet. They shouldn't have much nut striking ability. Even if they try they offer their head for you to hit.

[WolverineGuy]

It's actually very hard to attack the groinal area when you're in the guard.

[Rich67]

That's true. Closed guard, that is. Keep in mind, unless you are adept at working from the guard, don't be overconfident in this position. Many people get a false sense of security in this position since they watch too much UFC or Pride. Many of these guys practice from the guard a LOT, and know how to handle most of the situations thrown at them. The inexperienced grappler can be pounded mercilessly from the guard. Bottom line is, if you are not good at handling situation from the guard, GET OUT of it and try to attain a better position. Or, just lock in and hold tight while you collect your thoughts and work it out. Or, better yet, PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!

[Vito]

interesting.... i think on the street id want to get out of the guard right away no matter how good i was at it, unless me opponent gave me an opportunity to instantly end it (i.e. break his arm) because dominant as it is, on your back, and on the ground period is dangerous on the street.

[Kilo-11]

interesting.... i think on the street id want to get out of the guard right away no matter how good i was at it, unless me opponent gave me an opportunity to instantly end it (i.e. break his arm) because dominant as it is, on your back, and on the ground period is dangerous on the street.

 

As the other replies have said, if you are good at being in the guard then you should be fine. If you grapple often then you won't have too much trouble there. The problem can come if you are uncomfortable there and start to panic. If it is a vicious fight and you find yourself in the closed guard, pullhim in and simply eye gouge him. Fight is done. If you don't want to eye gouge him, set him up for something less brutal, I.E. a choke out.

[Vito]

ha! ill eye gouge him.

[Shane]

Okay in a street fight anything goes as you made clear in the opening of this topic. That also means anything goes for you so you need to reach into your basket of tricks and not even give them a chance to think about going for the special place. Pummelll them hard and fast.

 

Okay so I'm trying to keep it intense here!! I would try to get out of the guard asap in a real street fight just because of the fact that you never know who might be coming threw that alley next. But this is an interesting topic and for sure is something worth getting on the mat and trying out new things to improve your abilities from the guard.

[Vito]

hehe, my new favorite thing lately is to grab an arm, plant my feet and flip them with my hips into a mount position. i forget the name, but if you do it right its hard to defend against.