Description

What Will You Learn?

 Make Z-Guard Great Again
A structured, methodical system designed to elevate the Z-Guard from a stalling position to a dynamic platform for sweeps, control, and submissions.

 Course Overview

Craig Jones redefines Z-Guard—once often used defensively—as a proactive and offensive system. This course organizes Z-Guard into approachable modules, teaching precise mechanics, timing, weight distribution, and strategic planning. Whether you’re recovering from half guard or seeking to extend your guard game, this program helps you create opportunities to attack, sweep, or re-enter more advanced guards.

 What You’ll Learn

• Z-Guard Setup & Core Principles: Posture alignment, shin positioning, knee-shield angles; belt, collar, sleeve, ankle grips; frame use to prevent collapse and set up offense.
• Structured Sweep Systems: Hip-slice & sit-up sequences; teep-push drills to unbalance; leg-lace entries & roll-under sweeps under pressure.
• Submission Entry Chains: Kimura & triangle setups from Z-Guard frames; ankle-pick strategies built into transitions; flow sequences chain sweeps into submissions or retention.
• Transition & Flow Usage: Moving from Z-Guard into half, butterfly, or full guard; recovery when posture pressure is applied; drills for chaining positions in live rolling.
• Live Rolling Integration: Partner drills for timing & recovery; rolling footage of Z-Guard under resistance; drill-driven coaching cues for instinctive responses.

 Who This Course Is For

• Grapplers seeking to transform Z-Guard into a standalone offensive guard.
• Those wanting a fluid defense-to-offense system with structured chains.
• Practitioners aiming to improve guard retention against strong passers.
• Anyone valuing timing, flow, and pressure-based guard principles.

✅ Key Benefits

• Offensive Guard Design: Z-Guard becomes a platform for sweeps, controls, and transitions—not just defense.
• Drill-Based Mastery: Flow drills and partner sequences develop instinctive movement.
• Versatile Positioning: Adapts under pressure, creating bridges into other guard systems.
• Conceptual Depth: Craig’s focus on structure, timing, flow, and corrective detail ensures thorough learning.