Description

What Will You Learn?

The Reach Around – Octopus Guard
A concise, high-impact mini tutorial that distills Craig Jones’ signature octopus-style guard into a flowing control-and-attack package.

 Mini Product Overview

Craig Jones delivers a focused breakdown of the reach-around position—popularly known as “octopus guard”—showing how to use it to control opponents, create sweep setups, and initiate submissions. Ideal for practitioners looking to add a dynamic and unorthodox tool to their guard game with minimal investment.

 What You’ll Learn

• Position Setup & Control Mechanics
  Reach-around grips, elbow control, shoulder frames, hip positioning, entry strategies.
• Sweep & Sweep-Submission Linkages
  Octopus lever sweeps, inverted kimura and triangle transitions, recovery options.
• Submission Threats & Transitions
  Armbar, kimura, back-take entries; flow into inverted back-takes and shoulder isolates.
• Drill Sequences & Live Flow Tips
  Compact partner drills, short sparring drills, key coaching cues for timing and flow.

 Who This Mini Product Is For

Perfect for grapplers who:

• Want a special-purpose tool added to their guard toolkit
• Appreciate a succinct, step-based guide instead of a full course
• Seek to diversify their guard with creative, flow-friendly options
• Prefer tactical, position-based instruction with high immediate value

✅ Key Benefits

• High-Impact Focus
  Covers only the essentials—maximum effect, minimal fluff.
• Versatile Chaining
  Instant grip-to-sweep-to-submission control loop.
• Drill-Friendly Format
  Structured for short partner or solo drilling with rapid takeaways.
• Modern and Unorthodox
  Adds an unconventional entry to your game, ideal for catching opponents off-guard.