Sebastian Curelaru – Baby Guard

Sebastian Curelaru – Baby Guard

The passing meta in jiu-jitsu has evolved—split squats, knee-cut hybrids, heavy chest-over-hips pressure, and relentless standing passes dominate at every level. But where most guards collapse under this heat, Sebastian Curelaru’s Baby Guard thrives in it.

• After years of using this system in high-level training rooms and competition rounds, Sebastian has refined a guard that isn’t just defensive—it’s a weapon.
• Baby Guard gives you a compact, ultra-stable structure that shuts down elite passing positions while opening up sweeps, back takes, and effortless transitions.
• Whether you struggle to retain guard against powerful stand-up passers or you want a system that keeps you safe and dangerous when your legs are compressed, Baby Guard offers a unique, pressure-proof solution that works at the highest level.

What You’ll Learn

• A Complete Introduction to Baby Guard
  Understand the concepts, structure, and philosophy behind this uniquely compact guard system.

• Beating the Modern Split Squat
  Learn Sebastian’s exact methods for neutralizing the split-squat stance that dominates today’s passing meta.

• Ironclad Guard Retention Under Pressure
  Stop knee cuts, floating passes, and heavy back-step threats before they even begin.

• Transitions From Surviving to Attacking
  Turn a defensive shell into sweeping chains, back takes, and dynamic off-balancing options.

• Connection-Based Control
  Use micro-adjustments and sticky hooks to keep even elite passers from fully separating your frames.

• Late-Stage Recovery Tools
  Rebuild your guard from the positions most people consider “too late”—and turn the tables instantly.

• A System Built Against High-Level Opponents
  Every detail has been stress-tested by Sebastian against top athletes known for aggressive standing passing.

What Exactly do You Get?

Part 1

• Intro – When to use the curelao guard
• Avoiding Split Squat or Half Guard
• Avoiding J Point Camping
• Defending North South Passing
• Defending Double Under Passing
• Escaping / Countering the Split Squat
• Escaping / Countering the Split Squat 2

Part 2

• Getting to a K Guard from the Baby Guard
• K guard to Cross Ashi
• Failed Reap to Calf Slicer / Bear Trap
• Bear Trap to switching to the other leg
• Entering the Bear Trap from a Waiter Guard
• Stretches that help with guard flexibility
  

Part 3

• Rolling with Rayan
• Rolling with Chris
• Rolling with Charles
• Match with Oliver Taza at European Trials