Adult Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach | Don't Let Them Score: Guard Recovery in Phases

Getting swept doesn't have to mean giving up the points. In this adult class at Coastal Jiu Jitsu in Miramar Beach, we work on not letting your partner score, using the guard phases to recover and get back to a better position.

If you want a morning workout that also teaches you to stay calm under pressure, this class is a good example.

Inside this class

The concept is simple: don't let your partner score. A submission attempt can be used to knock the partner's hip back to the mat, and once the hip is down they can't score. We watch the bottom person fight with hands and legs to improve their position, then slow down to let the bottom person establish a guard, because it's a big concept.

Partners call out phase one, two, three and four as they work so everyone knows where they are. We cover moving through phases three and four, off-balancing to wrestle up, working toward a better position instead of just switching guards, and returning to the fundamentals: a proper grip and off-balancing your partner. Rounds close the class.

Video timestamps

0:00:31 Concept: don't let them score
0:03:03 Use a submission to put their hip down
0:06:05 Hands and legs: bettering your position
0:09:05 Slowing down to establish the guard
0:12:00 Reactions without muscling
0:15:00 Phases three and four
0:18:00 Call out your phase
0:23:51 Off-balance, then wrestle up
0:30:21 Work to a better position
0:36:00 Fundamentals: grip and off-balance

Key technical concepts

Don't let them score. Getting swept doesn't have to mean giving up the points.

Know where you are. Calling out the guard phase helps you know what to do next.

Back to the fundamentals. A good grip and off-balancing your partner come first.

Why this work matters

Staying calm when things go wrong and working back to a better position is useful on and off the mat. Students learn to make a plan, notice what isn't working, and try another option, and the more experienced partner sets the pace so people at every level can train hard and keep coming back.

This video is also an honest look at a normal day of training here. Nobody is performing for the camera: you see the questions, the corrections, the missed attempts, and the small wins that add up over time. If you've wondered what a class actually feels like before you walk in, this is it. Come try one, ask questions, and see for yourself.

New to Jiu Jitsu?

You don't need any wrestling or Jiu Jitsu background to start. Beginners learn the basics first, drill at a controlled pace, and build up to live training with coaching along the way. Questions are always welcome, and partners look after each other so everyone can keep training.

Train with us

Coastal Jiu Jitsu is located in Miramar Beach, Florida, serving adults from Destin, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, 30A, Freeport, Inlet Beach, and surrounding Northwest Florida communities. Drop-ins are welcome in any class, whether you live here or are visiting the area.

Looking for a challenge, a skill to work on, and good people to train with? Contact us with your questions or book your first class.

Website: https://www.coastaljiujitsu.us
Phone: 850-866-2861
Address: 10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Unit 403, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Book a class: https://book.squareup.com/appointments/uuwnvg15zeylf9/location/LB8NT9SDM4ESA/services

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