Butterfly Guard BJJ: 7 No-Gi Sweeps That Still Win in 2026
Butterfly guard BJJ still wins matches in 2026 — 7 no-gi sweeps, the Marcelo Garcia underhook system, and how to use butterfly hooks in the heel hook era.
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Wrestle Up BJJ: 7 No-Gi Details That Finish
Wrestle up BJJ works best when you build posture, force the step, and chain into singles, front headlocks, and second reactions in no-gi.
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Modern No-Gi Guard Retention: Essential Principles for Submission Wrestling
The guard game has exploded in modern no-gi competition, transforming from a defensive necessity into an aggressive attacking platform. From Gordon Ryan’s systematic guard retention to Kade Ruotolo’s dynamic transitions, today’s elite grapplers treat guard work as the foundation of their entire game. This comprehensive breakdown examines the core principles that separate effective guard players…
