Closed Guard Flow

opp reactions & counters from closed guard.

Flow outline

1. Fundamental Guard

   • From here, start here. basic guard principles

2. Closed Guard

   • Once set, main position. legs locked around opp's torso

3. Double Ankle Sweep

   • sweep when opp stands. grab both ankles, lift & push. timing beats strength

4. Tripod Sweep

   • If they frame, most of the time sweep when opp leans forward. hook far leg, push opp over. timing beats strength

5. Tripod Sweep #2

   • Once set, reverse tripod. use when opp widens stance, harder to hook far leg

6. Tomoe Nage

   • Throw when opp grabs lapels. Foot on hip, roll back

7. Triangle Choke

   • Sub from lapel grip. Trap head & arm, lock legs. Switch if it stalls

8. Omoplata

   • Most of the time Shoulder lock. When opp moves head away from triangle setup

9. Armbar

   • Once set, arm lock. when opp angles head toward grip side during triangle setup. don’t force it

10. Spider Tomoe Nage

    • Quick note: Spider guard throw. When opp grabs lapels, use spider grips

Branch conditions

• opponent stands and opens guard
• opponent's torso comes forward
• opponent grabs your lapels
• Opponent Opens Legs Wider
• Opponent Breaks Collar Grip
• Opponent Postures Up
• Opponent Postures, Opens Legs & Moves Head
• if they Grabs Your Lapels
• if they Moves Head Away
• opponent angles head toward grip side
• Opponent Grabs Your Lapels
• Opponent Leans Body Weight Back
• opponent leans body weight back