The Butterfly Guard No matter if it is Gi or No-Gi, the butterfly guard is one of the most used guards by BJJ grapplers. It offers a wide variety of sweeps and submissions. Perfect for smaller grapplers that are going against bigger grapplers or for any type of grappler really. As Jiu Jitsu continues to evolve, many still prefer to use the butterfly guard. The techniques are simple, effective, and work on anyone. Here is everything you need to know about the butterfly guard. Everything from how it works. Who came up with it, and various techniques listed below. Contents