Technique Of The Week: How To Open The Guard In No Gi

Matt Arroyo shows how to open the guard the easiest way in no gi. Some people who train only gi have a lot of trouble with this!

[attentionlabel]

I tried this on my neighbour and they filed a police report, thanks coach!
Sent from Alabama State Penitentiary

[drewfletcher]

I've tried this on everyone at my gym and I'm yet to be unsuccessful. Great video thanks Matt.

[YesitisDex]

Breaking that guard with your core is KEY!
No bend in the arms. Got it.

Thank you Sir!

[Crixus]

This is pure gold. I go to Gracie Barra. I did a guest workout at 10th Planet and had no clue what to do. I went back to 10th Planet for another guest workout and used this technique! Worked every time!!!

[jasonparker]

This is the best guard break I have seen. Works like a charm.

[imitchellgill]

Thank you so much! I am one of those who trained in the gi for a very long time. While passing guard is not exactly my specialty, I could get it done. Going to no gi I have felt completely lost. I will work this basic and simple opening strategy until I am successful. Thanks again for the great instruction. Much appreciated.

[Lutestick]

Only 5k subs is insane for this quality! Amazing stuff man keep it coming 💪

[quasar]

Wow.. just what I needed to know.... Having a hard time as a White level breaking the guard lol. Good one. This is the first guard pass I have learned from the ground.

[tomzjamz]

I trained in the gi for a bit and got decent at opening the guard, but as soon as I started doing no gi I couldn’t open the guard at all. Great video, thanks.

[Chris-blep]

Thank you Matt of all the YouTube videos on BJJ I find yours to be the most beneficial to my ground game

[suzanneorpen]

Thank you Matt! Can't wait to try this in class tonight! My Core is one of my strongest assets esp fighting bigger opponents but was using my arms more, def going to re-watch and remember.

[DAIXINYI]

This is great stuff, Sir, thanks for sharing.

[DJ-uuyk]

Yup mostly gi here nogi wednesday and still learning the basics.. I do prefer no Gi for fludity I can sweep better and move better.. appreciate the tips thanks

[evgeniantelo]

Great video, you covered how to defend the collar tie, the wrist control, how to control their wrists, how to get out of the overhook, WOW and thank you! You're a great teacher!

[gaminghiglightsfights]

Thanks for the knoledge and demo, eager to apply in our rolling sessions

[stefandarkveil]

grips. grips. grips. bane of the white belt. cheers. great tips.

[mattmills]

Thank you so much for this. Having lots of success with this!

[Dr.Grandpaw]

Works every time, thanks! Now I'm not "stuck in the guard."

[terickson]

Awesome! Your videos are great. Thank you for sharing

[ISQ]

Excellent video, I will use it as it has been difficult for me to open this guard. Thanks for sharing. Oss