Closed Guard Underhooks

Attacking from closed guard using underhook principles. Countering common posts & creating sweeps, submissions, & positional transitions through offensive pressure.

Flow outline

  1. New Wave Closed Guard Underhooks System

    • Key detail: often 1. foundation of the entire 2. focuses on establishing and maintaining underhooks from closed guard 3. creates pathways to multiple offensive options

  2. Elbow Post Method

    • 1. Counter to opponent posting on biceps, shoulder, or hips 2. Use elbow posts to create space and disrupt opponent's base 3. Sets up opportunities for underhook entries

  3. Double Underhooks

    • If they frame, 1. advanced underhook position from closed guard 2. maximum control over opponent's upper body 3. creates opportunities for stretching opponent out timing beats strength

  4. Change Ankle For Side Lock

    • From here, most of the time 1. leg positioning adjustment from stretched position 2. creates side control opportunities 3. sets up multiple transition options

  5. Two On One For Underhooks

    • Quick note: 1. Counter to opponent posting on throat, chest, and hip 2. Use two-on-one grip control to secure underhooks 3. Creates pathways to offensive positions

  6. Collar And Scoop Method

    • 1. Alternative entry to underhook 2. Combines collar control with underhook scooping motion 3. Creates multiple offensive pathways from Closed Guard

  7. The Slide By

    • From here, quick note: 1. transition technique from side lock position 2. creates back take opportunities 3. maintains control while moving to dominant position angle matters

  8. Back Take

    • Most of the time 1. Dominant position achievement 2. Secures control of opponent's back 3. multiple submission opportunities

  9. Hiza Guruma

    • From here, 1. sweep technique from closed guard 2. uses knee wheel motion to off-balance opponent 3. leads to side control position

  10. Side Control

    • From here, 1. dominant pinning position 2. control and pressure 3. creates multiple submission and transition opportunities

  11. Sumi Gaeshi

    • Usually 1. Sacrifice throw from Closed Guard 2. Creates sweeping opportunities 3. Leads to top position or submission setups

  12. Butterfly Guard

    • Key detail: if it shows up, 1. open guard transition from stretched position 2. hook control and sweeping opportunities 3. maintains offensive options while changing guard type

  13. Offensive Closed Guard

    • Most of the time 1. Aggressive guard position when opponent brings arm over center line 2. Creates immediate attack opportunities 3. Maintains control while looking for submissions

  14. Transition To Half Guard

    • From here, 1. Positional change from Closed Guard 2. Creates new passing and sweeping opportunities 3. Maintains control while adjusting position

  15. Knee Lever System

    • If they frame, often 1. advanced guard from half guard 2. uses knee positioning to control opponent 3. creates multiple sweeping and submission opportunities switch if it stalls

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