Guard -Vs- Someone much heavier/stronger then yourself?(BJJ)

[Tim McFatridge]

Hey Rich, a couple more things you can do from this position that are pretty easy.
When they stack you release the guard and shoot one of your legs between their legs and throw the other leg across their hips so it is on the butt and get the knee bar. Lets say you are have them in your guard, he stands up to stack you.. release your guard and take your right leg and shoot it between his left leg and wrap it back around his left leg so your foot is near the top of his thigh, then take your left leg and throw it over his left leg so your foot is near the top of his butt and take your right arm and either wrap it so his ankle is in your arm pit or wrap it the other way so his ankle is on top of your shoulder...really good leg lock. I will send you a link to video that shows this in two variations. I got this one from Erik Paulson.

The other thing you can do is when they go to stack you, release the guard and place your legs on their thighs and take both of your hands and grab their ankles and pull with your hands and push with your legs this will take them down to their butts and you have a really quick achilles lock or heel hook.

[daringdex]

Rich,

One thing that I also do is that when I try to get my opponent with an armbar they will try to escape it and then I go straight with an omoplata.
My uncle which is stronger than me, whenever I try to get him with an omoplata he always can get out of it so I catch him with an ankle lock....

also be careful in the guard position because some guys can pass your guard then go straight with a leg lock...

[SamuraiGuy]

Your problem is you keep getting stacked and the keep passing.

Lets think about the basics of BJJ here, what do they need to pass gaurd. Posture. Even if they are big they still need posture.

Therefore, when you are on the bottom, you break the posture.

Sounds simple, and it is simple, but it's also easier said than done.

So thats the word of the day, its posture.

[micah323]

There are many moves for you to use from the guard with your opponent on his knees and when he stands.

If you have an instructor he could show you many basic moves that you should really practice first.

Here are a few moves to try.

First, if you have a larger opponent in your guard and you are short it is often easier to play guard with one or both feet on his hips, then control his sleeves or lapel with your hands.

Also, you can try using quickness to get to a better position. Pull down your opponents head with your right hand, place your left hand on the mat. As quick as possible pull on his head while putting your weight on your left and and releasing your legs and juming them back so you are on your knees. You end up in the position similiar when someone shoots on you and you sprawl.

From here, while keeping pressure on his head towards the mat spin around attempting to take back or get behind them.