The worm guard, Keenan Cornelius’ creation that he showcased at the Worlds against some top BJJ athletes, has taken over parts of the Jiu-Jitsu community. By feeding the lapel through your leg and your opponent’s, it offers a firm way to slow down your opponent and create opportunities to sweep.
Many people have been playing around with the position but one brown belt under Rubens Cobrinha Charles has worked on a counter.
Here, Isaac Doederlein explains a way to not only combat the tie-up but he also shows how you can take the back from there. Check it out and let us know if this seems like something you would use:
