Kids Guard Retention

Kids Guard Retention Masterclass

The series is taught by 4x world champion Gui Mendes and 3x world champion Tainan Dalpra, and gives young practitioners the tools and confidence to defend, recover, and build a strong guard, starting with the fundamentals.

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Built on the same proven system that has developed elite level kids and allowed AOJ to achieve 1st Place Overall at the 2025 IBJJF Pan Kids Championship

This series gives young practitioners the tools and confidence to defend, recover, and build a strong guard, starting with the fundamentals

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With detailed explanations, age-appropriate techniques, and a proven structure developed by world champions, instructors can use it to guide their students more effectively — and parents can confidently support their kids on the mats.

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Solo Drills

Situation 01: The Seated Guard
Situation 02: On the Back
Situation 03: The Comfort Zone
Study: The Double Sleeve Control

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Defensive Retention

Defense vs the Toreando Pass
Defense vs the Cross Grip Pass
Defense vs Knee Slide Pass
Defense vs the Leg Drag
Defense vs Over Under Pass
Defense vs Double Unders
Defense vs Double Pants Grip
Defense vs Opponent Hugging Legs
Defense vs the Body Lock
Defense vs Front Head Lock
Defense vs Half Guard Pressure

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Offensive Retention

Retention from Spider Guard
Retention from the Collar Sleeve
Retention from De La Riva
Retention from Collar Drag
Retention from Deep De La Riva X
Retention from X Guard
Using Sit Up Guard to Wrestle Up
Using Reverse De La Riva
Using De La Riva with Lapel

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