# What is spider guard?

Spider guard uses your feet on your opponent's biceps while gripping their sleeves. Your legs become like spider webs controlling their arms. It is a gi-specific guard that creates distance and off-balances opponents. Spider guard is hard on your fingers from the constant gripping.

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**Tags:** technique, gi

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