If you’re the shorter athlete in the room, you already know the challenge: longer legs, longer frames, and longer grips can make guard feel like an uphill battle.
- In Short Guy Guard, ADCC East Coast Trials Champion and multiple-time IBJJF Black Belt gold medalist shares the exact system he’s refined over the past four years to turn that disadvantage into your biggest weapon.
- This isn’t theory. It’s a battle-tested blueprint designed specifically for shorter grapplers who want to build a dominant guard from the seated position — without relying on length or flexibility.
- Alec breaks down how to efficiently enter powerful guard configurations against larger, longer opponents and control distance on your terms.
- Whether you compete at the highest level or simply want a guard system that actually works for your frame, Short Guy Guard gives you a clear path to control, sweep, and submit from the bottom.
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What Will You Learn?
If you’re the shorter athlete in the room, you already know the challenge: longer legs, longer frames, and longer grips can make guard feel like an uphill battle.
In Short Guy Guard, ADCC East Coast Trials Champion and multiple-time IBJJF Black Belt gold medalist shares the exact system he’s refined over the past four years to turn that disadvantage into your biggest weapon.
This isn’t theory. It’s a battle-tested blueprint designed specifically for shorter grapplers who want to build a dominant guard from the seated position — without relying on length or flexibility.
Alec breaks down how to efficiently enter powerful guard configurations against larger, longer opponents and control distance on your terms. You’ll learn how to transition seamlessly into high-control positions like spider guard, lasso guard, and collar-sleeve — all optimized for shorter limbs and tighter leverage.
Instead of fighting your body type, you’ll learn to weaponize it.
Whether you compete at the highest level or simply want a guard system that actually works for your frame, Short Guy Guard gives you a clear path to control, sweep, and submit from the bottom.
What You’ll Learn
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How to build a strong seated guard foundation tailored for shorter athletes
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Grip sequences that neutralize longer reach advantages
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Entries into spider guard designed for tight control, not long limbs
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A systematic approach to lasso guard that maximizes leverage over length
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Collar-sleeve concepts that create angles and off-balance larger opponents
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Distance management strategies that prevent smash passes
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Transitions between guards that keep you one step ahead
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Competition-tested details used at the ADCC Trials and IBJJF Black Belt level
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The small technical adjustments that make a huge difference for shorter grapplers
Who This Is For
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Shorter grapplers tired of feeling outmatched in guard
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Competitors looking to refine a seated guard system
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Guard players who want tighter, more efficient control
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Anyone who prefers leverage and precision over length and flexibility
What Exactly Do You Get?
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