Foundations II: Closed guard

Breaking posture, the first attacks, and how to stay safe on top.

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Closed guard Fundamental
Your legs are locked around their waist. Break their posture, then attack, sweep or take the back.
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Closed guard (top) Fundamental
You are inside their closed guard. Stay safe, posture up and open the legs.
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Seminars for this course

Full-length seminars on the positions in this course.

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John Danaher

For Closed guard: How to build a closed guard game

John Danaher's long-form lesson on building an attacking closed guard.

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Wim Deputter

For Closed guard (top): Passing from inside the closed guard when they go for the triangle

Wim Deputter's camp class on surviving the triangle choke from the top and turning the attempt into a guard pass.