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Make Z Guard Great Again by Craig Jones

Revive and redefine Z Guard with a pressure-based, modern approach.
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  • Craig Jones is one of the most popular and in-demand instructors in the game today, with an exciting style that has secured him many elite wins and a teaching method that is detailed and thorough!
  • Craig shows you the most common passes to z guard, then how to counter each one in turn so you can establish your guard for long periods of time.
  • Set up a strong and sticky half guard game that can help you move from submissions to sweeps as you defend against strong top players.
  • The Z guard is a dynamic half guard game that lets Craig set up triangles, kimura, arm locks, leg locks, and more - each one broken down in step-by-step detail for grapplers of all levels.
  • Lean how to transition in and out of Z guard so that you can make this a common and dependable part of your style, just like Craig does at the elite level of competition grappling.
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Course Content

Volume 1

4 Lessons
Introduction
0:00 - 8:13
Z-Guard Positioning
8:13 - 14:14
Z-Guard Retention
14:14 - 22:30
Developing a Dynamic Z-Guard
22:30 +

Volume 2

13 Lessons
Passing Z-Guard – Intro to Passing Section
0:00 - 2:18
Hip Switch Pass
2:18 - 6:18
Hip Switch Counter
6:18 - 11:05
Headquarters Pass
11:05 - 14:24
Dealing with Headquarters
14:24 - 19:28
Dr. Lachlan Giles Pass
19:28 - 23:26
Tackle Switch Counter
23:26 - 30:27
The Problem of the Weave Pass
30:27 - 44:39
Weave Pass Counters
44:39 - 52:19
Jason Rau: That Unassuming Bastard Pass
52:19 - 57:34
Dealing with the Rau
57:34 - 59:44
Kit Dale Pass
59:44 - 1:06:09
Countering the Dale Pass
1:06:09 +

Volume 3

7 Lessons
Attacking from Z-Guard – Kimura Use Your Thumbs
0:00 - 9:10
Kimura to Armbar
9:10 - 17:35
Creating Movement
17:35 - 20:39
Belly-Down Variation
20:39 - 28:06
Achilles Triangle
28:06 - 33:00
Achilles to Front Triangle
33:00 - 38:28
Yoko Ono Triangle
38:28 +

Volume 4

8 Lessons
Choi Bar Setup & Gripping Sequence
0:00 - 6:45
Choi Bar
6:45 - 15:02
Best Way to Develop an Armbar
15:02 - 25:49
Choi Bar Triangle
25:49 - 29:40
Baiting the Triangle
29:40 - 44:45
Omoplata
44:45 - 57:07
Omoplata to Armbar
57:07 - 1:02:00
Omoplata to the Legs
1:02:00 +

Volume 5

8 Lessons
K-Guard Back Take
0:00 - 4:50
Single Leg X Entry
4:50 - 12:15
Sweep First, Submit Second
12:15 - 20:00
The Flagpole Grip
20:00 - 25:15
Basic Reap
25:15 - 31:51
Some Flashy Techniques
31:51 - 38:15
Crab to Cross Ashi
38:15 - 42:30
Floating Z & Standing Ashi Overview
42:30 +

Volume 6

7 Lessons
Transitioning from Z-Guard – Kneeling Opponent
0:00 - 9:15
Transitioning from Z-Guard – Standing Opponent
9:15 - 13:21
The 3 Key Battles
13:21 - 22:23
Going Through the Whizzer
22:23 - 31:01
Going With the Whizzer
31:01 - 36:48
Whizzer Plan B
36:48 - 40:39
Reinforced Half Guard
40:39 +

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.
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