A practical open guard plan that turns retention into instant offense with K guard, false reap, and calf slicers.
The Bottom Line
You get a direct answer to modern standing and body lock passing without ever needing to disengage. Retention chains lead straight to K guard, false reap options, calf slicers, and 50-50 dilemmas. It is ideal if you want a bottom game that punishes pass attempts instead of merely surviving them.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Open guard problem-solvers
Skip if: You only play top
Tech focus: Guard Retention, K Guard, False Reap, Calf Slicer, 50/50, Wrestle Up, Body Lock Defense
Biggest takeaway: Retention must link to offense
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What You'll Learn
This is Wojcik's open guard and retention blueprint for modern no-gi. You learn to deny standing passes, build frames and grips that funnel into K guard, false reap, calf slicer threats, and 50-50 attacks. The curriculum connects defensive layers with immediate offense so you do not stall after retaining. Expect drills for double-under, body lock, and headquarters counters and ways to wrestle up when opponents overcommit.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Guard Retention
- K Guard
- False Reap
- 50/50
- Calf Slicer
- Octopus Guard
- Grip Fighting
- Double Under Defense
- Body Lock Defense
- Wrestle Up
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Drill Heavy
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: No-Gi
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I found the retention-to-attack flow solves the usual stall after you save guard, creating momentum swings in live rounds.
Why Chris Wojcik?
Wojcik is a black belt under Jeff Serafin and competes for B-Team. He is praised for clear coaching language and a bottom game that blends retention and submissions. Community posts often credit his calf slicer and K guard integrations. His seminar feedback highlights concise, useable steps and immediate carryover into sparring.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- The calf slicer from this set hits often at the gym and feels nasty.
- Recommended by coaches for bottom players who cannot get up; concise and connected.
- Frequently cited among favorite recent instructionals alongside Woj Lock.
- Shows a unique open guard approach that pairs retention with upper and lower body attacks.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- K guard specialists sometimes prefer Rau, Pearman, or Lachlan for deeper K guard detail.
- One calf slicer clip online was critiqued for late hand threading in the demo.
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Smart Alternatives
- Understanding The K-Guard by Jason Rau – If you want more K guard depth with multiple entries and finishes. (Price: $127.00)
- No Gi Open Guard Volume 1: K Guard by Lachlan Giles – A structured K guard syllabus from an ADCC medalist to supplement retention. (Price: $99.00, 2021)
- Dynamic Reverse Guard by Jason Rau – More tools to stop passes and build offense from reverse guard. (Price: $127.00)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Don't Stand Up by Chris Wojcik on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
Your next step
You have the breakdown, community feedback, and my final thoughts. Now it’s your move.
