Closed guard attacks
Closed guard offense. Sweeps, submissions, and back takes. Based on posture breaks and grips. Timing beats strength
Flow outline
Closed Guard
- Once set, start position. control opponent's posture
Flower Sweep
- Once set, from here, sweep to mount. use scoop grip
Mount
- quick note: dominant top position. attack submissions
Back Control
- Most dominant position. Secure hooks
Triangle
- often leg choke submission. control head and arm
Armbar
- From here, joint lock submission. extend opponent's arm
Mir Lock
- From here, shoulder lock submission. hand outside neck
Pendulum Sweep
- Usually Sweep to mount. Use collar tie. Angle matters
Branch conditions
- Scoop grip same side arm
- Pass arm across
- overhook, move hip, thread needle
- Opponent postures
- Overhook, if they drops elbow
- Heavy collar tie