### Technical Stand-Up in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu The Technical Stand-Up is a fundamental movement in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) that ensures you can safely rise to your feet from a seated or grounded position without exposing yourself to attacks or sweeps. #### **Positions Used From:** - **Closed Guard** when wanting to transition from a sitting position. - **Open Guard** for creating distance and standing securely. - **Turtle** to quickly create space and transition to standing without being overwhelmed. #### **Japanese Name:** - N/A (Not applicable or commonly known) #### **Step-by-Step Instructions:** 1. **Prepare the Base:** - Begin in a seated position with one leg extended forward and the opposite leg bent inwards toward your chest. Your hands should be in front of your face or set up in an open guard to block potential advances from your opponent. 2. **Post and Pivot:** - Place the foot of your non-extended leg flat on the ground. - Use the hand on the same side as your extended leg to post on the mat behind you for support. 3. **Lift Your Hips:** - Engage your core muscles and push through your planted foot, lifting your hips off the ground. - Maintain the extended leg as a defensive tool to ward off opponents trying to close the distance. 4. **Sweep the Leg Back:** - Use your extended leg to sweep back and underneath your body, moving into a kneeling position. - Create a triangle shape with your planted foot, hip, and opposite knee. 5. **Stand-Up with Safety:** - Utilize the leg you swept underneath to step firmly onto the floor. - Push off with the posted hand and driven foot to bring your torso upright. - Keep your guard up to protect against possible attacks while transitioning up to a standing position. 6. **Establish a Defensive Stance:** - As you complete the stand-up, shuffle backward to maintain space and control the engagement range. - Position yourself in a proper combat posture to maintain balance, readiness, and defensive capability against your opponent. ### Key Points: - Ensure to keep your guard hands up throughout the transition. - Maintain continuous movement to prevent opponent advancement. - Focus on a smooth transition and re-engagement in a defensive position once standing. Mastering the Technical Stand-Up allows practitioners to reset their stance, mitigate risks from grounded positions, and better control the flow of a match or training scenario. It's essential in both offensive and defensive strategies across various BJJ contexts.