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Strikes From The Bottom (Guard Position)

The Guard Position on the bottom allows you to get off some pretty good strikes. Although the leverage is not as strong as the top position, if you’re on the bottom it’s the best place to be for both strikes and submissions. Here are the most commonly used strikes from the Guard on bottom.

Straight Punches
		Straight Punches from the bottom have the advantage of having the most reach of any upper body tool. You can keep you Guard locked or unlock it when you deliver straight punches. It’s usually best to aim straight punches up the middle but they can come from the outside as well. You can trap an arm and punch straight or do it without an arm trapped.

Hooks
		Hooks (circular punches) have a little less reach but a lot of power. Circular punches are usually aimed around the outside of his guard. If you trap an arm, he’ll be open on that side.

Hammer Fists
		Hammer Fists are a great weapon for MMA. They are devastating and perfectly legal. You can hit with the fist or the forearm. From the Guard Position, it’s best to trap an arm when he punches to set up a Hammer Fist.

Elbow Strikes
		Elbow strikes are devastating, even from the bottom. Elbow’s can open up big cuts and potentially end a fight. Trapping an arm sets up the elbow very nicely. Aim for the eye brow or the nose.

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MMA Guard Position

The Guard Position is one of the most important positions on the ground in Mixed Martial Arts. In this section, you’ll learn about the strikes & submissions from the top and bottom in the MMA Guard Position.

Strikes From The Top (Guard Position)
		The top in the Guard Position is a good position to "Ground and Pound" your opponent. Because you are on the top, your strikes are powerful. Be careful though because you can easily be submitted from this position.

Submissions From The Top (Guard Position)
		There are only a handful of submissions from the top in the guard position. It is often better to strike or to pass one or both legs to get a better position.

Strikes From The Bottom (Guard Position)
		Striking from the bottom in the guard position can be very effective even though you’re on the bottom.

Submissions From The Bottom (Guard Position)
		From the MMA Guard Position on the bottom, there are many effective submission holds that can be applied. If you have to be on the bottom, this is the best position to be in.