Description

 Understanding the Distance from Guard

A foundational system that teaches the precise spatial relationships and timing needed to control distance—from neutral guard to attack setups and recovery transitions.

 Course Overview

Gui Mendes—renowned for his deep technical insight and positional mastery—breaks down the art of distance control in guard. Rather than focusing on specific techniques, this program explores the subtle spatial and timing dynamics that underpin every effective entry, sweep, and recovery. The result: a more intuitive, reaction-ready guard game rooted in elite-level awareness.

 What You’ll Learn

• Spatial Awareness Foundations
  Understanding “sweet spots” for grip setup and leg positioning
  Managing hip-to-hip distance to both threaten and defend posture
  Sensory-driven coaching on movement feel, body alignment, and spatial triggers
• Grips & Pressure Control
  Grip placement, displacement, and nuance without relying on brute strength
  Body-to-body contact habits that maintain structure under changing distance
  Prismed grip transitions—from mounted opposition to seated control
• Distance-Based Entries & Attacks
  Timing guard entries as opponent moves forward or steps in
  Subtle shifts into butterfly, open, or closed guard based on space
  Flow attacks that initiate sweeps as soon as distance misaligns
• Recovery & Follow-Through Applications
  Guard reconstruction triggers as distance is lost under attack or pressure
  Automatic distance resets to regain structure after successful sweeps
  Seamless transitions into counter-attacks when opponent misjudges spacing
• Drill Frameworks & Live Testing
  Partner drills cultivating feeling and reaction to distance shifting
  Positional sparring modules designed around distance awareness
  Cue-based coaching: when to fight distance, when to attack, when to recover

 Who This Course Is For

Ideal for grapplers who:

• Want to elevate their guard beyond isolated techniques—to spatial awareness
• Prefer flow-first systems that adapt intuitively to live rolling situations
• Train both gi and no-gi and benefit from subtle posture and movement understanding
• Value elite-level positional control and timing sensitivity

✅ Key Benefits

• ✔ Pre-emptive Control: Manage guard distance so sweeps and entries become intuitive and automatic.
• ✔ Reactive Intelligence: Develop instinctual responses based on movement feel—rather than memorizing techniques.
• ✔ Drill-to-Flow Transition: Protocols designed for both structured practice and live-pressure sparring.
• ✔ Competition-Proven Detail: Builds on Gui Mendes’ elite game structure and refined spatial sense.