Special “K” Guard by Neil Melanson

Neil Melanson

11/02/2025

Learn the incredible powers of the K control system with its creator, Neil Melanson

• Discover how this highly effective leg configuration can add new and dangerous layers to your guard game
• Understand the philosophies of the ”high to low” concept to add increased range to your ability to attack from K guard
• Launch a multitude of attacks including arm bars, triangles, kimuras, and leg locks all from one amazingly versatile attacking platform

Volume 1

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Peterson from K-Guard	0:00 – 12:11
Arm Triangle from K-Guard	12:11 – 16:00
K-Guard to Inverted Heel Hook	16:00 – 30:59
K-Guard Knee Bar	30:59 – 37:21
Spin Through Arm Bar	37:21 – 41:33
Lazy Susan	41:33 – 58:21

Volume 2

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Introduction to K Guard	0:00 – 22:04
Intro to Posture, Grips, Positioning, Circle Drill, Styles	22:04 – 51:06
Off-Balancing From K-Guard	51:06 – 1:05:52
K-Guard and The Pendulum	1:05:52 – 1:22:28

Volume 3

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

K-Guard and Ankle Pick Armbar	0:00 – 5:14
K-Guard and the Kimura	5:14 – 11:34
K-Guard & The Triangle (Knee Pinch Sankaku, Knee Slide Sankaku, & Front Triangle)	11:34 – 34:53
K-Guard and the ankle pick triangle/Armbar	34:53 – 41:17
K-Guard Ankle Pick Armbar/Triangle 2	41:17 – 50:04
Wrist Pin Triangle/Armbar	50:04 – 57:45
K Guard & Mounted Triangle	57:45 – 1:05:22
Backhand Collar tie From K-Guard	1:05:22 – 1:10:48

Volume 4

CHAPTER TITLE

START TIME

Inverted Head Control Triangle	0:00 – 6:57
K-Guard and Straight Armbar	6:57 – 18:19
K-Guard 2 on 1 to Front Triangle	18:19 – 31:22
The K-Bar	31:22 – 39:12
K-Guard Backtake	39:12 – 45:53
K-Guard Roll Out	45:53 – 55:00
Roll Out Back Take	55:00 – 57:26