The passing meta in jiu-jitsu has evolved—split squats, knee-cut hybrids, heavy chest-over-hips pressure, and relentless standing passes dominate at every level. But where most guards collapse under this heat, Sebastian Curelaru’s Baby Guard thrives in it.

• After years of using this system in high-level training rooms and competition rounds, Sebastian has refined a guard that isn’t just defensive—it’s a weapon.
  
• Baby Guard gives you a compact, ultra-stable structure that shuts down elite passing positions while opening up sweeps, back takes, and effortless transitions.
  
• Whether you struggle to retain guard against powerful stand-up passers or you want a system that keeps you safe and dangerous when your legs are compressed, Baby Guard offers a unique, pressure-proof solution that works at the highest level.
  

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What will You Learn?

The passing meta in jiu-jitsu has evolved—split squats, knee-cut hybrids, heavy chest-over-hips pressure, and relentless standing passes dominate at every level. But where most guards collapse under this heat, Sebastian Curelaru’s Baby Guard thrives in it.

After years of using this system in high-level training rooms and competition rounds, Sebastian has refined a guard that isn’t just defensive—it’s a weapon. Baby Guard gives you a compact, ultra-stable structure that shuts down elite passing positions while opening up sweeps, back takes, and effortless transitions.

Whether you struggle to retain guard against powerful stand-up passers or you want a system that keeps you safe and dangerous when your legs are compressed, Baby Guard offers a unique, pressure-proof solution that works at the highest level.

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What You’ll Learn

• A Complete Introduction to Baby Guard
  Understand the concepts, structure, and philosophy behind this uniquely compact guard system.

• Beating the Modern Split Squat
  Learn Sebastian’s exact methods for neutralizing the split-squat stance that dominates today’s passing meta.

• Ironclad Guard Retention Under Pressure
  Stop knee cuts, floating passes, and heavy back-step threats before they even begin.

• Transitions From Surviving to Attacking
  Turn a defensive shell into sweeping chains, back takes, and dynamic off-balancing options.

• Connection-Based Control
  Use micro-adjustments and sticky hooks to keep even elite passers from fully separating your frames.

• Late-Stage Recovery Tools
  Rebuild your guard from the positions most people consider “too late”—and turn the tables instantly.

• A System Built Against High-Level Opponents
  Every detail has been stress-tested by Sebastian against top athletes known for aggressive standing passing.

What Exactly do You Get?

Part 1

• Intro - When to use the curelao guard
• Avoiding Split Squat or Half Guard
• Avoiding J Point Camping
• Defending North South Passing
• Defending Double Under Passing
• Escaping / Countering the Split Squat
• Escaping / Countering the Split Squat 2

Part 2

• Getting to a K Guard from the Baby Guard
• K guard to Cross Ashi
• Failed Reap to Calf Slicer / Bear Trap
• Bear Trap to switching to the other leg
• Entering the Bear Trap from a Waiter Guard
• Stretches that help with guard flexibility
  

 

Part 3

• Rolling with Rayan
• Rolling with Chris
• Rolling with Charles
• Match with Oliver Taza at European Trials