The Butterfly Guard

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:martial_arts
gptkbp:adapted_into various body types
different styles of grappling
gptkbp:allows submissions
sweeps
gptkbp:can_be_used_to create space
gptkbp:can_lead_to takedowns
back takes
gptkbp:characterized_by hooking the opponent's legs with the practitioner's feet
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Rickson_Gracie
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Butterfly Guard
gptkbp:is_aimed_at disrupting the opponent's balance
gptkbp:is_considered a strategic position
a fundamental position
a dynamic guard position
a versatile guard
a transitional position
an offensive guard
gptkbp:is_countered_by pressure passing
gptkbp:is_effective_against aggressive opponents
standing opponents
sweeping opponents
creating opportunities
scrambles
controlling distance
guard retention
defensive situations
guard passers
heavier opponents
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by submission attempts
other guard techniques
the X-guard
the butterfly sweep
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in tournaments
BJJ classes
gptkbp:is_often_used_in advanced practitioners
competitors
sparring sessions
self-defense scenarios
gptkbp:is_part_of guard positions
the guard hierarchy
the open guard family
the BJJ curriculum
gptkbp:is_popular_among grapplers
gptkbp:is_practiced_in gptkb:no-gi_BJJ
gptkbp:is_similar_to gptkb:De_La_Riva_Guard
gptkbp:is_taught_in BJJ seminars
BJJ academies
gptkbp:is_trained_in beginners
drilling techniques
gptkbp:is_used_by MMA fighters
gptkbp:is_used_to initiate attacks
set up sweeps
gptkbp:is_utilized_by black belts
gptkbp:is_utilized_in gptkb:competition
grappling competitions
gptkbp:provides control over the opponent
gptkbp:requires flexibility
good balance
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:martial_arts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Lion_Guard:_The_Series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5