Saulo's Open Guard

Is a modified De La Riva guard. The most important thing is to keep a tight grip on the ankle. The second most important thing is to keep the knee of the hook leg up. One of the main ways people will try to beat this guard is to push the knee over and move to your side. Staying on your back and keeping that knee up--while lifting with the hook--is key to keeping the guy off balance in terms of trying to pass your guard.