How to Recover Guard Against the Right Pass – From Far, Mid & Close Range

Not every guard recovery works against every guard pass—and if you use the wrong one at the wrong time, you’re going to get passed. In this video, I’ll break down how to recover your guard against the right type of pass by focusing on **distance-based recovery strategies**: 🔹 Far range – using your legs and grips before they engage 🔸 Mid range – creating space with your hips and reconnecting 🔻 Close range – stopping the smash with head control and framing This 3-stage system will help white belts and beginners know *what recovery to use and when* to use it. If you’ve ever been stuck or overwhelmed while defending guard, this is for you. ✅ Great for white belts, blue belts, or anyone who struggles with guard retention. 📩 Let me know in the comments which range gives you the most trouble! #bjj #guardrecovery #brazilianjiujitsu #jiujitsu #whitebeltbjj #guardretention #bjjdrills #bjjbeginner #jiujitsutips #bjjfundamentals