If you’ve ever rolled with someone and struggled the entire time to pass their guard, you have at least some kind of understanding of just how useful a solid retention game can be in jiu-jitsu. Developing great guard retention is crucial in grappling, and even if you don’t know a lot of specific techniques yet, general concepts can take you a long way in making your guard practically unpassable.
In this video, Eli Knight gives a comprehensive and concise rundown of some of the most useful tips and concepts you can use to build your guard retention skills and make it harder for your opponents to pass. His advice can be applied to any grappler, whether you’re a beginner or advanced, so try to use his teachings the next time you train!
