{"id":28951,"date":"2023-06-18T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jiujitsulegacy.com\/?p=28951"},"modified":"2023-06-18T13:00:03","modified_gmt":"2023-06-18T17:00:03","slug":"bjj-squid-guard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jiujitsulegacy.com\/videos\/bjj-squid-guard\/","title":{"rendered":"Experts Tips for Successfully Implementing Squid Guard in BJJ","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BJJ guards have been evolving at a rapid pace in recent years and many lapel style guards like worm guard<\/a>. But worm guard mastermind, Keenan Cornelius<\/a> has developed another powerful guard that he calls \u201cthe squid guard.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive in and go over tips for successfully implementing squid guard into your BJJ game. Going over all the important details of the guard, so that you use it, as well as defend against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Squid Guard?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n
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The squid guard was developed by worm guard creator and lapel guard master Keenan Cornelius. While developing his worm guard, Cornelius would also stumble into also developing the squid guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Keenan Cornelius style of lapel guard that he developed that plays off his original worm guard. He noticed when he would try to enter worm guard, his opponents would hide their back leg to defend the entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This would create another entry for him that would lead into what he would call squid guard. A style of lapel guard, where you entangle your opponent\u2019s lapel around their lead leg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using this guard enables you to keep your opponent\u2019s posture broken, while opening up numerous techniques. Different sweeps depending on how they react, and a few submission options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the guard\u2019s introduction, many young guard players are beginning to use it in their BJJ games. Proving that it\u2019s quite effective and a guard that you should consider learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does the Squid Guard Work?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Before we get into the various attacks, you first need to learn how to enter into the squid guard. Here\u2019s a walk through of the best way of entering into this jiu jitsu guard<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Out Opponent\u2019s Lapel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, since this is a style of lapel guard, you have to start it by taking out your opponent\u2019s lapel. Use a cross grab from open guard<\/a> to take out your opponent\u2019s lapel. Once you have their lapel out, you can now begin working into the squid guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pass the Lapel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After establishing control of your opponent\u2019s lapel, you\u2019re going to pass it to your outside hand. This hand is hooking under your opponent\u2019s lead leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you pass the lapel, take your inside like and push on your opponent\u2019s back knee. This forces them to turn their torso in, which allows you to get more of their lapel out to hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, as you pass the lapel, turn your body 180 degrees when your opponent tries to turn and face you. Doing this gives you a path to pass their lapel and get into squid guard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leg Placement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before you pass your opponent\u2019s lapel, you have to remember an important detail. The placement of your leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t just pass the lapel over your opponent\u2019s leg, but also your own leg. Straighten out this leg and place the curve of your foot on the side of their body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doing this allows you to tie up your opponent and go into whatever sweeping or submission technique you want to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch the creator of squid guard, Keenan Cornelius break down how you get into squid guard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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