full guard

Wow! What an experience! I am a firm believer that EVERYONE who participates in our sport should go to a tournament like that Pan Ams. It is truly something to see top level grappling. It's even more amazing to see that the basic techniques we learn every day -- things like the humble scissor sweep -- are still being used! I know, I know... we are all told that they are used. I mean, I'm horrid at the scissor sweep. I can't even really do it against someone of lesser skill then me.

I orginally got this from Jude Ledesma from Berkeley. However, I think it was in a Gracie book; though not sure which one.

I like it because it helps give a beginner a structure to work by ... an understanding of what positions are strategically considered more important than others. I find that it has helped clarify / guide my game. It is a great guide.

Read from top to bottom. It goes from best positions to worst positions in BJJ:

Back with hooks / opponent belly down with you on his back
Back with hooks / you on your back with opponent on you
Mount