In bjj the guard is any position of fighting off your back. Well in toribash that would result in a DQ so instead i substitute one posting hand and then wrap my remaining limbs around my opponent for control and to prevent myself from being thrown.

Full guard and half guard can be used to ride my opponents base by locking up their limbs so they cant move well, and from there i can wait for a chance to sweep my opponent or transition to a better hold.