Pulling guard in competition is often scoffed at by takedown and wrestling enthusiasts, but it can be an effective way to start off a match if you do it the right way.
In this video, Alec Baulding uses footage from his competitive career to show what you should and shouldn’t do when pulling guard if you don’t want your opponent to pass you the second your butt hits the ground. Study his advice and see if you can use it the next time you compete!
