Z Guard FREE Techniques & Videos – Curated BJJ Instruction
Z guard is a knee-shield half guard that controls distance for off-balancing, frames, and counter-attacks. Here you’ll browse a curated mix of free videos: entries, grips, sweeps (hip bump, underhook, knee-tap), back takes, submissions (kimura, triangle), and structured systems from instructors like Craig Jones, Lachlan Giles, Bernardo Faria, and John Danaher—plus passing and counters to beat the knee shield. Compare gi and no-gi details, inside vs. outside knee shield, knee-cut and smash-pass defenses, shin-to-shin transitions, and links to deep half or butterfly. Each clip, breakdown, and mini-sequence is hand-picked so you can quickly scan approaches, test details, and refine your roadmap. Keep scrolling, study the contrasts, then drill the sequences to level up your z guard fast. Read the full Z Guard position guide.
Z Guard Guard Retention (11 Videos)
The Down Under Bottom Game Bundle by Craig Jones
$599.00 • BJJ Fanatics
The video is a part of the "Down Under Bottom Game Bundle" presented by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, Craig Jones. The tutorial focuses on mastering Jones's unique Z-guard to enhance your bottom game on the mat. The instructional video contains over 10 hours of content that comprehensively covers different aspects of the Z-guard system, offering strategies for effectively employing the technique. By following this instruction, viewers can improve their guard's effectiveness in various combat situations.
Make Z Guard Great Again by Craig Jones
$197.00 • BJJ Fanatics
In this instructional video, Craig Jones provides detailed instruction on the Z Guard: a type of half guard game in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He covers various aspects of this guard position, including common passes, how to counter these passes, and how to transition in and out of the position. Furthermore, he demonstrates how to transition from the Z Guard to various submissions and sweeps. The techniques are explained in a step-by-step manner suitable for grapplers of all levels.
The Complete Williams Guard by Shawn Williams
$79.00 • BJJ Fanatics
This video is a masterclass on the Williams Guard by its inventor, Shawn Williams. Williams, a Renzo Gracie black belt, breaks down how to effectively trap and attack opponents from your back even when they are bigger or stronger than you. Using precise, step-by-step instructions, he creates a comprehensive system for understanding and applying the Williams Guard effectively. He asserts that this guard is one of the most useful tools for limiting and controlling an opponent's movement.
Dynamic Z Guard attacks by Hiago Gama
$79.00 • BJJ Fanatics
Hiago Gama demonstrates various attack concepts from the Z Guard position. He provides expert level instructions and shares effective tricks to enhance the Z Guard game. In addition to sweeps, submissions, and transitions, he also includes defenses against common BJJ passes. Gama's vast competition experience and multiple world titles validate his techniques and instructions.
Z Guard Submissions (7 Videos)
Z Guard Guard Passing (4 Videos)
Z-Guard Destruction by Victor Silverio
$47.00 • BJJ Fanatics
The video features Victor Silverio teaching unique tactics to dismantle Z-Guard using his version of the Knee Slice Pass. He also covers the concepts underpinning Z-Guard and methodically breaks it down. Additionally, Silverio showcases his 'Around The World' pass, which provides complete control over the opponent.
Z Guard Transitions (5 Videos)
Z Guard Leg Locks (2 Videos)
Z Guard Other (2 Videos)
The Z Guard Encyclopedia by Craig Jones
$79.00 • BJJ Fanatics
The instructional video is conducted by Craig Jones who teaches viewers about the Z Guard positional technique. He highlights the use of Z Guard technique that propelled him from Purple Belt to an Elite BJJ practitioner in just 2 years. The video emphasizes on how the Z Guard can be utilized for effective control and submission against opponents.