An inexpensive way to bolt K guard entries onto a cross ashi leg-lock blueprint.
The Bottom Line
You learn to connect K guard to cross ashi attacks and defenses. You will improve heel-exposure denial and finishing mechanics. You will not get a dedicated K guard-only curriculum.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Budget leg-lock learners
Skip if: You want pure K guard
Tech focus: Cross Ashi, K Guard Entries, Knee Bar
Biggest takeaway: Budget cross-ashi linkage
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What You'll Learn
A four-part, budget-friendly leg-lock course that pairs K guard entries with cross ashi control and finishes. Good for athletes who want to integrate K guard into a broader entanglement system without going all-in on a K guard-only series.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Cross Ashi
- K Guard Entries
- Knee Bar
- Heel Hook Defense
- Denying Heel Exposure
- Entries Vs Standing
- Entries Vs Kneeling
- Transition Flow
- Grip Configurations
- Toehold Roll Through
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based, Technique Collection
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Format: No-Gi
- Runtime: 1 hour and 7 minutes
- Volumes: 4
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I include this as a budget gateway if you want K guard to feed into a workable leg-lock game quickly.
Why Jack Stapleton?
IBJJF 2023 Pan Am champion; active no-gi competitor; focuses on clear leg entanglement structures.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Solid leg entanglement fundamentals for the price.
- Useful entries from K guard into cross ashi.
- Defense segments make you harder to tap.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Not a pure K guard course.
- Less depth than specialist K guard titles.
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Smart Alternatives
- Understanding The K-Guard – If you want a true K guard system. (Price: $127.00, 3 vols)
- Shotgun K Guard – For modern finishing depth from K. (Price: $127.00, 4 vols, 2025)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View Leg Lock Strategies: K-Guard and Cross Ashi on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
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