Z Guard

Z Guard

A half guard variation where the bottom player uses their top knee as a shield against the opponent's pressure. Also known as knee shield, this position provides effective defensive options and counter-attacking opportunities.

Where Z Guard connects

Comes from

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Z Guard

Z Guard

Leads to

Kimura
Kimura
Choi Bar
Choi Bar

Champions who use it

Technique videos

How To Do The Perfect Z Guard For Jiu Jitsu No Gi by Felipe Pena

How To Do The Perfect Z Guard For Jiu Jitsu No Gi by Felipe Pena

Bernardo Faria BJJ Fanatics

Jiu Jitsu Moves - Basic Shield Z Guard - Tom DeBlass

Jiu Jitsu Moves - Basic Shield Z Guard - Tom DeBlass

BJJ Fanatics

Baiting Opponent Into Z Guard by Craig Jones

Baiting Opponent Into Z Guard by Craig Jones

BJJ Fanatics

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How to pass it

Passing The Z-Guard | The Machado Method | Jiu Jitsu

Passing The Z-Guard | The Machado Method | Jiu Jitsu

Hayabusa

The BEST Way To Pass The Knee Shield | Xande Ribeiro

The BEST Way To Pass The Knee Shield | Xande Ribeiro

Timeless Jiu-Jitsu Academy

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Sequences with this technique

2 sequences

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Related techniques

Knee Shield
Knee Shield
Half Guard
Half Guard
Deep Half Guard
Lockdown
Lockdown
Guard Recovery
Guard Recovery
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