Closed Guard
The bottom player breaks posture to sweep, submit or take the back. The top player has to open the guard and pass without giving up an arm or the neck.
160 lessons
Also called full guard, guarda fechada, closed guard bottom, closed guard top.
Closed Guard Bottom
Break posture, then attack, sweep or take the back.
- Posture Control and Grips Breaking posture and controlling the head and arms so they cannot stand. 19
- Submissions The classic chain of armbar, triangle, kimura, omoplata and chokes. 59
- Sweeps Hip bump, scissor, flower and lumberjack sweeps. 37
- Back Takes Arm drags and angles that take you round to the back. 14
- Concepts and Combinations Chaining sweeps and submissions so each defence opens the next attack. 10
Closed Guard Top
Stay safe, open the guard and pass.
- Posture and Safety Strong posture, safe hands and a base that cannot be swept. 9
- Opening the Guard Standing and kneeling guard breaks that keep you safe from sweeps and submissions. 17
- Passing After the Break Passing the moment the guard opens. 12
- Attacks from the Top Low-risk attacks like the Ezekiel and can opener, and when to use them. 8