Learn from Professor Henry Akins, a black belt under Rickson Gracie and a renowned expert in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Master essential open guard techniques across four comprehensive volumes, covering everything from breaking control to effective sweeps and submissions.

Perfect for practitioners of all levels, whether you're a beginner looking to build a solid foundation or an advanced student seeking to refine your skills.

Unlock the secrets of effective guard play and elevate your BJJ game with proven strategies and techniques that deliver results.

What Will You Learn?

In 'Easy and Effective Open Guard,' Professor Henry Akins takes you on a transformative journey through the intricacies of open guard. This instructional video series is meticulously designed to equip you with the skills necessary to dominate your opponents and maintain control in every situation. With detailed breakdowns of techniques and practical applications, you'll learn how to counter common guard passes, execute low singles, and seamlessly transition between attacks. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your game, this series is your ultimate guide to mastering the open guard.

Technique List

Volume 1

INTRO

FIRST ELEMENT OPPONENT NEEDS TO PASS YOUR GUARD AND HOW TO TAKE IT AWAY

BREAKING CONTROL OF THE ANKLES

COUNTERING THE 2 ON 1 LEG DRAG

LATE STAGE RECOVERY

TRIPOD SWEEP

SICKLE SWEEP

GRABBING THE ARM TWO ON ONE

Volume 2

LOW SINGLE WHEN THEY DISENGAGE

LOW SINGLE WHEN THEY CHANGE ANGLE

LOW SINGLE WHEN THEY PULL THE FOOT OUT

WAYS TO GET UP FOR A LOW SINGLE

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER FROM THE FEET

FROM THE KNEES 2 FEET IN 2 FEET OUT AND CREATING DISTANCE

KNEE SHIELD GUARD

PREVENTING LEG CONTROL

Volume 3

PING PONG OPPONENT THROUGH YOUR LEGS

SCISSOR SWEEP

ATTACKING THE KIMURA WHEN THEY PUSH

ARM DRAG AND ARM LOCK WHEN THEY COLLAPSE THE KNEE

ARM DRAG TO AMERICANA

ARM DRAG TO BACK TAKE

FLOWER SWEEP

HIP BUMP SWEEP

Volume 4

BASIC PRELIMINARY DEFENSES FOR FOOT LOCKS

BRINGING TWO FEET ON THE INSIDE TO BUTTERFLY GUARD

BUTTERFLY SWEEP OR HOOK SWEEP

INVERTED ARM BAR

PUTTING IT TOGETHER

OUTRO

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