Knee Shield

Knee Shield

A half guard variation where the practitioner uses their knee as a barrier against the opponent's pressure. This position prevents weight distribution on the torso and sets up sweeps or transitions.

Where Knee Shield connects

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Knee Shield

Knee Shield

Champions who use it

  • 1
    Bernardo FariaBrazil ยท 5 match clips
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  • 2
    Alexandre RibeiroBrazil ยท 2 match clips
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  • 3
    Buchecha (Marcus Almeida)Brazil ยท 2 match clips
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  • 4
    Lucas 'Bad Boy' PinheiroBrazil ยท 2 match clips
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  • 5
    Giancarlo BodoniUnited States ยท 2 match clips
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Technique videos

How to Do the Perfect Knee Shield

How to Do the Perfect Knee Shield

Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

How to Weaponize the Knee Shield | Jiu-Jitsu Subs & Sweeps

How to Weaponize the Knee Shield | Jiu-Jitsu Subs & Sweeps

Knight Jiu-Jitsu

Knee Shield Guard Retention  Concepts | Cobrinha BJJ

Knee Shield Guard Retention Concepts | Cobrinha BJJ

Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness

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How to pass it

6 approaches to passing the knee shield (Lachlan Giles)

6 approaches to passing the knee shield (Lachlan Giles)

Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne

Pass the Knee Shield with These 3 Strategies

Pass the Knee Shield with These 3 Strategies

Absolute MMA St Kilda - Melbourne

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Sequences with this technique

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