Learn Guard Retention From BJJ Globetrotter Priit Mihkelson

Knowing How To Get Your Guard Is One Thing... But Guard Retention Is A Whole Study In And Of Itself! Priit Mihkelson Has Some Great Concepts For Retaining Your Guard In Any Situation!

Priit Mihkelson is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under SBG President and founder Matt Thornton. He has been involved in martial arts for over eighteen years, with ten of those years devoted to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, grappling, and MMA. Priit Mihkelson describes his training as “functionalistic minimalism” – based on fundamental postures and movements that every grappler should know. Priit Mihkelson is one of the head instructors of the BJJ Globetrotters organization. He is known around the world for his innovative style, including his own guard, the Grilled Chicken Guard.

Priit Mihkelson describes his training as “functionalistic minimalism” – based on fundmanetal postures and movements that ever grappler needs to know.

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Priit has just released a great new instructional series called "The Grilled Chicken Guard Retention Series" available on BJJFanatics.com. This series is all about improving your guard retention, making your guard much harder to pass, even if you are older or lack flexibility. Priit takes a fundamental no nonsense approach to his guard retention system he uses on a daily basis. A big part of his guard retention concepts have to do with defending common attacks. Today we will look at a couple of the videos from Priit’s new instructional series. Are you ready? Then let’s get started!

Defending The Pushing Motion by Priit Mihkelson

Here Priit shows a guard retention principle about defending the pushing motion. This is a common problem for most guard players. When someone is standing or has control of your legs it can be easy for them to pass your guard. The first thing Priit looks to do is keep his knees close to his chest. This is a simple concept, but is not often taught. If you have your knees closed your chest you can protect yourself much easier. It also makes it difficult for your opponent to push your legs down, especially when you grab your own knees. In order for your opponent to get your feet to the mat he has to take a step back. Priit’s goal is actually to sit up when this happens. Priit will use this momentum to frame against his opponent’s shoulder with one hand while posting on the mat with his other hand. He only takes his arm away once he is facing his opponent. This is still a dangerous position to be in so you want to either transition or start working for arm attacks.

Defending The Leg Drag by Priit Mihkelson

In the case where your opponent leg drags and steps to the outside you can use your near arm to post against his leg or waist. This will help you control your distance and also follow your training partner as he drags your leg. It is very important that you post on the mat with your free leg and your elbow. Posting on your elbow is great for when your training partner drags your leg and steps in because it allows you to easily move. By posting with your elbows you can stay very mobile with your hips, which will allow you to re-establish your guard. You will notice however that your knee is still in danger. Priit uses his hip mobility to get his knee down and away from his training partner’s grip. This will allow you to attack your opponent’s opposite arm and recover your guard.

Priit has a very unique approach to teaching guard retention. Instead of teaching you “moves that will work” he teaches fundamental concepts for common positions and problems that you will face during any roll. So if you loved these videos then check out Priit’s amazing new instructional series, "The Grilled Chicken Guard Retention" available on BJJFanatics.com. If you lack flexibility, athleticism, youth, and explosiveness then this is the system for you!

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