K-Guard
K-guard is entered from reverse De La Riva, shin-to-shin or a standing opponent by underhooking a leg and hooking behind the knee with the opposite leg, making a "K" shape. Popularised by Lachlan Giles, it is the most direct route into inside sankaku (the saddle) and matrix back takes.
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Also called k guard, kguard, lachlan giles k guard, knee lever guard.
K-Guard Bottom
You have the K-guard hook and underhook. Invert into the legs or spin to the back.
- Entries Reaching K-guard from RDLR, butterfly, shin-to-shin and against a standing opponent. 5
- Leg Lock Entries and Attacks Inverting into the saddle, 50/50 and outside ashi for heel hooks and kneebars. 7
- Matrix and Back Takes The matrix and crab-ride style back takes when the opponent pulls their leg away. 4
- Sweeps Simple sweeps and come-ups when the opponent posts or sits back. 5
K-Guard Top
The opponent has underhooked your leg into K-guard. Free the leg before they invert.