If you’re a white belt who competes, you’ve probably seen “jumping guard” under the “not allowed” section of the permitted techniques and submissions section of tournament rulesets. But what’s the big deal about jumping guard anyway, right? After all, it doesn’t look that dangerous.
In this clip, Alec Baulding demonstrates exactly why jumping guard is prohibited in so many competitive settings (and even in some academies during regular training). Check out what he has to say, and be very careful if you ever do try to jump guard on a teammate or opponent.
