Build a seated guard that wrestles up, sweeps, or back-takes efficiently.
The Bottom Line
You learn a practical seated game that flows from DLR and reverse DLR to single legs, overheads, and back takes. The structure favors timing and angles over lapel trickery. You will not get nogi or lapel-gimmick content; this is straight, gi-grip seated guard for consistent scoring.
⚡️ Quick facts
Best for: Open guard players
Skip if: You avoid seated guard
Tech focus: Sit Up Guard, De La Riva, Reverse De La Riva, Wrestle Up, Single Leg, Overhead Sweep, Back Take
Biggest takeaway: Use DLR to wrestle up cleanly.
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What You'll Learn
Lepri maps a seated open guard that blends DLR, reverse DLR, lasso, and X into wrestle-ups, overhead sweeps, and back takes. It is a four-volume, gi-focused system.
Primary Techniques You'll Drill
- Sit Up Guard
- De La Riva
- Reverse De La Riva
- Wrestle Up
- Single Leg
- Overhead Sweep
- Back Take
- Shin To Shin
- Hook Sweep
- Grip Chains
Format & Level
- Instructional style: System Based
- Skill level: All Levels
- Format: Gi
- Runtime: 44 hours and 29 minutes
- Volumes: 4
- Released: 2019
Should You Buy It?
Wait for daily deal. I learned to turn seated exchanges into quick single-leg stand-ups without telegraphing.
Why Lucas Lepri?
Lepri is a 9-time world champion with an overlooked but razor-sharp bottom game. He blends collar-and-sleeve with DLR to come up on singles. His seated guard mirrors his passing: precise grips, angles, and timing. He teaches globally and runs academies in the US.
Community feedback
Here’s a summary of common feedback from platforms like Reddit’s r/bjj.
😍 Why People Love It
- Recommended as a top gi instructional by multiple posters.
- Players highlight DLR far-sleeve wrestle-ups as a reliable route to tops.
- Q&A threads often reference Lepri's sit-up guard framework for troubleshooting.
🤔 Common Criticisms
- Some reviews argue it focuses on fixing bad spots rather than presenting a full system.
- Grip-heavy approach means no-gi transfer needs adaptation to single-legs.
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Smart Alternatives
- Precision Back Takes by Lucas Lepri – If you want to chain sit-up guard to back attacks. (Price: $79.00)
- The Precise Half Guard by Lucas Lepri – If you like half guard options off failed wrestle-ups. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols)
- The Science of Guard Passing by Lucas Lepri – If your goal is to get on top and pass. (Price: $79.00, 4 vols, 2019)
Sources & References
Video Breakdowns
Official listing: View The Sit Up Guard on BJJ Fanatics
Additional References
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