Spider Guard

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The spider guard comprises a number of Open guard varitions, all of which involve controlling the opponents arms while using the soles of the feet to control the opponent at the biceps, hips, thighs or a combination of them. It is most effective when the sleeves of the opponent can be grabbed, for instance if the opponent is wearing a gi. The spider guard can be used for sweeps and to set up joint locks or chokeholds.

The best known exponent of the Spider Guard in BJJ is Mauricio 'Tinguinha' Mariano.