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On another forum Luis G. of SBGi had this to say about the guard position for self-defense purposes. I like what he had to say. What do you guys think?

Its to avoid primarily by a heavy emphasis on clinch work but yes, get back to standing and/ or reversals for escape or control.

No dvds planned for the ISR material as its training oriented and we feel its best to experience the drills, tactics, instruction etc in person. At least for the results we want from our affiliates, instructors, and personnel.

The guard for self-defense is primarily there to create space via angles or kicking to eventually turn them over and get vertical again so we do not teach it as a closed wait and/ or submit position. If you train BJJ, then that will certainly make you better at doing work from there but if its your life or loved ones life at stake, forget points, stalling, or looking for a submission and use it to better your position for dominance, neutralizing them or escaping. Yes, chokes and submission from there work no doubt but you should train for what you are preparing for specifically. You can get very good and using the guard as your back up to your clinch and stand up work and as a back up, it should only be used until you can regain your primary tools and tactics.

The best way to adjust the guard to self-defense situations is to drill it with time limits and goals stated above, to dominate, neutralize, or escape that position. In other words, can you cuff them if that your job or stop their aggression to get control or away.

Hope that helps,

-Luis

Thanks,
Shane

I just recently watched Kali-Tudo and I think it is one of the best DVD's on
the market today, thankyou for producing it Marc. I really liked the short
segment were you showed a self defense example. Will there be anything
forthcoming that will delve more into this aspect of DBMA?

Thanks,
Shane

Hi ryan and thanks for your reply  I do agree with you on the limitations
of pure MMA training for the street. We do throw in the dirty stuff when
training the ground. I remember when I first started to adding groin shots how often I got nailed when in my guard , it changes the "game"
a whole lot when the biting,groin, and weopons are thrown into the mix.
When I did MMA,Sub-Grappling,and BJJ I didn't give foul tactics or for that
matter a street fighter much respect, Oh what a big mistake that could have
been. Since injuries forced me out of those sports and got my focus on
SD I am starting to see and experience alot of my limitations of my former
training. Once again I appreciate your advice and look foward to anything
else you or anyone else would like to add.

 Thanks, Shane