Closed Guard Domination
Closed guard retention and attack chains against posture-breaking scenarios. Kimura and armbar entries built from strategic grip fighting and leg positioning.
Flow outline
Closed Guard
- often set dominant closed guard with active leg control and upper body connection. focus on breaking posture immediately to initiate attack sequences. don’t force it
Kimura
- Secure Kimura grip when opponent posts to regain posture. Isolate the arm and transition to submission finish or use as control point for sweeps
Arm Bar
- Key detail: execute armbar from omoplata transition when opponent's hand is near your chest. control the shoulder line with legs before swinging leg across head for finish
Branch conditions
- Opponent Pushes On Ground To Regain Posture
- Opponent Is Sitting Up Straight
- Opponent's Posture Is Broken
- Opponent Grips Near Your Neck
- Opponent Grips Near Your Belt
- Opponent Hides Arms Behind Back
- Opponent Bypasses Hands And Gets Chest Grip
- Opponent Stands With Both Feet On Mat
- Opponent Stands With One Foot On Mat
- Opponent Tries To Circle Arm Around Yours
- Opponent Tries To Stack You