AOJ – Kids Guard Retention Masterclass
AOJ – Kids Guard Retention Masterclass
** Kids Guard Retention Masterclass is an On Demand series and not available in the AOJ+ recurring subscription. Lifetime access to the series can be purchased with a one-time payment.
Kids Guard Retention is the debut Masterclass series on the AOJ+ platform that is designed for kid practitioners. It’s built on the same proven system that has developed elite level kids and allowed AOJ to achieve 1st Place Overall at the 2025 IBJJF Pan Kids Championship.
The series is taught by 4x world champion Gui Mendes and 3x world champion Tainan Dalpra, and gives young practitioners the tools and confidence to defend, recover, and build a strong guard, starting with the fundamentals.
Gui Mendes Series Introduction
Situation 01 the Seated Guard
Situation 02 On the Back
Situation 03 the Comfort Zone
Study the Double Sleeve Control
Defense Versus the Toreando Pass
Defense Versus the Cross Grip Pass
Defense Versus the Knee Slide Pass
Defense Versus the Leg Drag
Defense Versus the Over Under Pass
Defense Versus the Double Unders Pass
Defense Versus the Double Pants Grip
Defense Versus the Opponent Hugging the Legs
Defense Versus the Body Lock
Defense Versus the Front Head Lock
Defense Versus Half Guard Pressure
Retention from the Spider Guard
Retention from the Collar and Sleeve
Retention from the De La Riva
Retention from the Collar Drag
Guard Retention from the Deep De La Riva X
Guard Retention from the X Guard, Modified, and Single Leg X
Using Sit Up Guard to Cause Wrestle Up Opportunities
Using Reverse De La Riva and Kiss of the Dragon
Using De La Riva with the Lapel
Private Lesson with Professor Gui (8.4.2025)
Private Lesson: Chaining Sweeps and Submissions While Retaining the Guard
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