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White Belt Guard Fundamentals by Ryan Guard Dog Gruhn

Step onto the mats with confidence. White Belt Guard Fundamentals is the essential BJJ instructional for anyone just starting their journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—or looking to reinforce their foundation with rock-solid technique.

  • Led by black belt instructor Ryan "Guard Dog" Gruhn, this course breaks down the guard position in a way that’s simple to understand and immediately useful.
  • Whether you're rolling for the first time or still figuring out how to stay safe on your back, this instructional gives you the tools to survive, defend, and start attacking with purpose.
  • Ryan Gruhn combines years of coaching experience with a clear, structured teaching style that helps white belts avoid bad habits and build a guard game that actually works.


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Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Opening Closed Guard (Gi)0
Open Closed Guard (No-Gi)2:40
Drilling Principals & Speeds5:23
Passing (Over, Under, Around, Through)6:29
Knee Over Pass7:28
Bridge & Roll16:04
Shrimp23:03
Training Motivation & Safety30:09
Mount Game35:01
Fundamental Sweeps36:47
Sit Up Sweep39:03
Sweep for Sweep41:08
Scissor Sweep45:09
Reverse Scissor Sweep50:32
Knee Push Sweep51:00
Guard Submissions Demo51:44
“Big Three” – Triangle, Arm Bar, Omoplata53:08
Rolling Etiquette & Closing Remarks1:03:38 - (1:07:32)

What Will You Learn?

🥋 White Belt Guard Fundamentals by Ryan "Guard Dog" Gruhn

Build Unbreakable Guard Basics from Day One

Step onto the mats with confidence. White Belt Guard Fundamentals is the essential BJJ instructional for anyone just starting their journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—or looking to reinforce their foundation with rock-solid technique.

Led by black belt instructor Ryan "Guard Dog" Gruhn, this course breaks down the guard position in a way that’s simple to understand and immediately useful. Whether you're rolling for the first time or still figuring out how to stay safe on your back, this instructional gives you the tools to survive, defend, and start attacking with purpose.

Ryan Gruhn combines years of coaching experience with a clear, structured teaching style that helps white belts avoid bad habits and build a guard game that actually works.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

  • ✅ Foundational Guard Concepts – Understand the "why" behind every grip, frame, and movement.

  • ✅ Closed Guard Essentials – Learn to stay safe, break posture, and set up high-percentage attacks.

  • ✅ Open Guard Basics – Introduce yourself to seated guard, hooks, and frames that keep you in control.

  • ✅ Guard Retention Drills – Stop getting passed with easy-to-follow retention principles that work at any level.

  • ✅ Survival First, Offense Second – Master the mindset and tactics for defending, escaping, and transitioning safely.

  • ✅ Common Mistakes & Fixes – Avoid the pitfalls most white belts make—and fix them fast.

🧠 Perfect For:

  • Total beginners who want a structured approach to learning guard.

  • White belts struggling with guard retention and control.

  • Instructors looking for a clear, beginner-friendly curriculum to guide students.

Learn the guard the right way, from day one.

Train smarter. Build confidence. Become unpassable.
With White Belt Guard Fundamentals, you'll never feel lost on your back again.

What Exactly do You Get?

Part 1

  • Opening Closed Guard (Gi)
  • Open Closed Guard (No-Gi)
  • Drilling Principals & Speeds
  • Passing (Over, Under, Around, Through)
  • Knee Over Pass
  • Bridge & Roll
  • Shrimp
  • Training Motivation & Safety
  • Mount Game
  • Fundamental Sweeps
  • Sit Up Sweep
  • Sweep for Sweep
  • Scissor Sweep
  • Reverse Scissor Sweep
  • Knee Push Sweep
  • Guard Submissions Demo
  • “Big Three” – Triangle, Arm Bar, Omoplata
  • Rolling Etiquette & Closing Remarks

 

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