Jon Thomas, on his back in a black gi, locks his legs around the back of his partner in a blue gi and overhooks his arm, breaking his posture in closed guard.

Posture and Safety

Strong posture, safe hands and a base that cannot be swept.

Switch to Closed Guard Bottom

Lessons: 4
Shorts: 5
Beginner: 6
Intermediate: 3

In this topic Posture Base Grip Fighting

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How to NEVER Get Stuck in the Closed Guard Again! | Jiu Jitsu Tutorial

Beginner Matt Arroyo 6:29 Gi

Posture first, then pin the wrist, knee into the hip, and slide their leg down your thigh.

Shorts 5

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How to NEVER Get Stuck in the Closed Guard Again! | Jiu Jitsu Tutorial

Beginner Matt Arroyo

How to Pass Closed Guard in No-Gi BJJ (Standing Guard Break That Actually Works)

Intermediate Tum "Energia" Voorn

The Secret to Developing an Immovable BJJ Standing Base

Intermediate The BJJ Project

BJJ Basic Concepts: Balance and Base In Guard For Passing by Jason Scully

Beginner Jason Scully

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