guard flow - quick ref

covers guard play from closed to open, with sweeps, subs, and transitions

Flow outline

  1. Closed Guard

    • Starting position. Control opp with legs closed around torso. Options: play guard or pass guard. Switch if it stalls

  2. Playing Guard

    • Once set, most of the time from closed guard. look for subs or sweeps. react if opp stands up. timing over strength

  3. Passing Guard

    • From closed guard. Break opp's guard to advance position

  4. Front Triangle

    • From here, triangle choke from guard. lock legs around opp's neck and arm

  5. Armbar

    • most of the time armbar from guard. isolate opp's arm, extend hips for submission

  6. Omoplata

    • Most of the time Shoulder lock from guard. Wrap leg around opp's arm, rotate for pressure. Pay attention to posture

  7. Cross Choke

    • Choke from guard. Cross collar grip, squeeze for submission

  8. Bravo Choke

    • Once set, quick note: choke variation from guard. grip details for finishing

  9. Kids Sweep (Double Ankle)

    • If they frame, from here, sweep when opp stands. grab both ankles, lift and roll

  10. Side Scissors

    • From here, closed guard variation. scissor legs to control opp's posture

  11. Top Lock

    • Closed guard variation. Lock opp's arm on top for control

  12. The Clamp

    • If they frame, from here, closed guard variation. clamp opp's head and arm for setup

  13. Trap Triangle

    • Once set, triangle setup from clamp. trap opp's arm, transition to triangle

  14. Catucada/Handstand Sweep

    • Sweep when opp stands. Handstand motion to off-balance and sweep

  15. Tripod Sweep (Basic Var)

    • Key detail: sweep when opp stands. tripod leg position to sweep opp over

  16. Open Guard

    • Guard with legs open. Defensive position, look for sweeps or attacks

  17. Oh Sweep

    • Sweep from open guard. Technical details for off-balancing opp

  18. Mount

    • From here, most of the time top position on opp's chest. control and look for submissions

  19. Hip Bump / Kimura Sweep

    • sweep from guard. bump hips, use kimura grip to sweep

  20. Scissors Sweep

    • Basic sweep from guard. Scissor legs to sweep opp to side. Timing over strength

  21. Flower Sweep

    • If it shows up, Sweep from guard. Flower motion with legs to roll opp

  22. Arm Drag

    • Drag opp's arm to take back. Control arm, spin to backmount. Timing over strength

  23. Mount

    • Quick note: Top position after sweep. Establish control, advance submissions

  24. Backmount

    • Take opp's back. Control hooks, look for chokes or attacks

  25. You Win!!!

    • Key detail: when it happens, submission successful. tap from opp, match over. angle matters

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