Build the Perfect Closed Guard in BJJ

Professor John Danaher on how to build the perfect closed guard using advantageous positions to start the attacks

Key Details:

Always look to manipulate your opponent into any of the advantageous closed guard positions described in detail below

1) Elbow across the centerline

3 MAIN OPTIONS

  • Flower Sweep
  • Arm Lock
  • Back Take

 

2) Elbow to the centerline

Advantageous position: Top Lock (High Guard)

3) Elbows away from the body

Opportunity for The Clamp Guard, Williams guard, sweeps and submissions

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