Octopus Guard Engineering by Adam Wardzinski
Multiple Time IBJJF Pans And European Champion, Adam Wardzinski Is Going To Help You Implement This Unique And Effective Position. The Octopus Guard Plays off Of The Half Guard And Is Often Severely Overlooked and Under Studied
- Start to develop a unique and effective guard while also enhancing your half guard - Octopus catches people off guard
- Become dangerous and unpredictable, with sweeps, back takes, submissions and more, the Octopus truly is a SIMPLE and EFFECTIVE guard
- Adam is one of the best active competitors in the world and many of his toughest matches have been won using this position
- Catch people off guard and surprise the - Octopus is very seldom taught and very understudied
- Adam is a master at breaking down technique and simplifying things
Course Content
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Octopus Guard Intro | 0 |
| Octopus Guard Entries | 6:24 |
| Countering the Crossface | 15:25 |
| Dealing with the Crossface Attacking Opponent's Arm | 22:50 |
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Chasing the Back | 0 |
| Chasing the Back part 2 | 5:57 |
| Chasing the Back part 3 | 10:06 |
| Double Leg | 12:58 |
| Countering the Guard Pass with Back Chasing Concepts | 15:16 |
| Hip Bump Sweep | 18:35 |
| Ways to NOT Get Reoctopussed | 26:48 |
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Hip Bump Option with Hips Sideways | 0 |
| Octopus Dogfight Position | 6:12 |
| Octopus Back Take Under Opponent's Leg | 10:44 |
| Simple Octopus Back Take When Hips are Sideways | 16:47 |
| General Rule to Take the Back From Octopus and How to Avoid Counters | 21:32 |
| Octopus Butterfly Guard Sweep | 27:40 |
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Attacking the Back and the Arm After Basic Octopus Hook Sweep | 0 |
| Octopus Butterfly Over the Head Sweep | 6:34 |
| Octopus Butterfly Back Take | 11:50 |
| Octopus Butterfly Overview | 18:53 |
| Octopus Back Take From Turtle Position | 21:36 |
Volume 5
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Octopus Concepts From Closed Guard | 0 |
| Countering the Backstep with the Octopus | 6:55 |
| Top Octopus to Back Take | 12:37 |
| Getting Top Octopus From Headquarters Position | 25:01 |
Multiple Time IBJJF Pans And European Champion, Adam Wardzinski Is Going To Help You Implement This Unique And Effective Position. The Octopus Guard Plays off Of The Half Guard And Is Often Severely Overlooked and Under Studied
- Start to develop a unique and effective guard while also enhancing your half guard - Octopus catches people off guard
- Become dangerous and unpredictable, with sweeps, back takes, submissions and more, the Octopus truly is a SIMPLE and EFFECTIVE guard
- Adam is one of the best active competitors in the world and many of his toughest matches have been won using this position
- Catch people off guard and surprise the - Octopus is very seldom taught and very understudied
- Adam is a master at breaking down technique and simplifying things
Course Content
Volume 1
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Octopus Guard Intro | 0 |
| Octopus Guard Entries | 6:24 |
| Countering the Crossface | 15:25 |
| Dealing with the Crossface Attacking Opponent's Arm | 22:50 |
Volume 2
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Chasing the Back | 0 |
| Chasing the Back part 2 | 5:57 |
| Chasing the Back part 3 | 10:06 |
| Double Leg | 12:58 |
| Countering the Guard Pass with Back Chasing Concepts | 15:16 |
| Hip Bump Sweep | 18:35 |
| Ways to NOT Get Reoctopussed | 26:48 |
Volume 3
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Hip Bump Option with Hips Sideways | 0 |
| Octopus Dogfight Position | 6:12 |
| Octopus Back Take Under Opponent's Leg | 10:44 |
| Simple Octopus Back Take When Hips are Sideways | 16:47 |
| General Rule to Take the Back From Octopus and How to Avoid Counters | 21:32 |
| Octopus Butterfly Guard Sweep | 27:40 |
Volume 4
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Attacking the Back and the Arm After Basic Octopus Hook Sweep | 0 |
| Octopus Butterfly Over the Head Sweep | 6:34 |
| Octopus Butterfly Back Take | 11:50 |
| Octopus Butterfly Overview | 18:53 |
| Octopus Back Take From Turtle Position | 21:36 |
Volume 5
CHAPTER TITLE
START TIME
| Octopus Concepts From Closed Guard | 0 |
| Countering the Backstep with the Octopus | 6:55 |
| Top Octopus to Back Take | 12:37 |
| Getting Top Octopus From Headquarters Position | 25:01 |
Learn an Extremely Effective And Unique Position With Multiple Time Black Belt Pans and European Champion, Adam Wardzinksi
The Octopus Guard May Be The Most Under Studied Position In BJJ And You NEED To Learn It
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What Will You Learn?
The octopus guard is a position that plays off of half guard and an unorthodox approach to highly effective sweeps and back takes. Adam has won countless matches against world class competitors using it. While it may not be as popular as other guards, it is much more simple and effective and often overlooked.
You will learn a high level system of attacks that play off of common reactions, this position tends to make BJJ more predictable, primarily because people don't encounter it often so their defense is basic.
You can take the back, sweep, submit, and switch into other guards that you may prefer. Increasing in popularity rapidly, NOW IS THE TIME TO OCTOPUS GUARD THE WORLD.
Who Is This Instructional For?
This universal guard is good for anyone with a basic understanding of guard. Adam has a very high level fundamental approach to all of his BJJ. Known for his butterfly, he combines this octopus guard with other positions. Anyone who has been training for over a few months will see extreme benefits.
Regardless of if you're a black belt or two stripe white belt, this is a unique position that is not taught daily and Adam is the best in the world at it.
What Exactly do You Get?
Part 1:
- Octopus Guard Intro
- Octopus Guard Entries
- Countering the Crossface
- Dealing with the Crossface Attacking Opponent's Arm
Part 2:
- Chasing the Back
- Chasing the Back part 2
- Chasing the Back part 3
- Double Leg
- Countering the Guard Pass with Back Chasing Concepts
- Hip Bump Sweep
- Ways to NOT Get Reoctopussed
Part 3:
- Hip Bump Option with Hips Sideways
- Octopus Dogfight Position
- Octopus Back Take Under Opponent's Leg
- Simple Octopus Back Take When Hips are Sideways
- General Rule to Take the Back From Octopus and How to Avoid Counters
- Octopus Butterfly Guard Sweep
Part 4:
- Attacking the Back and the Arm After Basic Octopus Hook Sweep
- Octopus Butterfly Over the Head Sweep
- Octopus Butterfly Back Take
- Octopus Butterfly Overview
- Octopus Back Take From Turtle Position
Part 5:
- Octopus Concepts From Closed Guard
- Countering the Backstep with the Octopus
- Top Octopus to Back Take
- Getting Top Octopus From Headquarters Position
