The Closed Guard Flowchart Drills

Breaks down the closed guard like in that video where they show all the options from bottom. Chain attacks, sweeps, & transitions based on what YOUR opponent does, so you're never stuck just holding guard. You'll learn everything from basic triangles to leg lock ENTRIES, KIND of like building your own game plan from the bottom

Flow outline

  1. Closed Guard

    • From here, if it shows up, you're on bottom with your legs locked around them, like the classic starting point. from here, you're looking to break their posture, set up attacks, or sweep them based on how they react. angle matters

  2. Triangle

    • From here, You've got that overhook and wrist control, and you lock up the triangle like in that instructional where they show the angle. It's a high-percentage submission from closed guard if you get the positioning right

  3. Omoplata

    • From the overhook, you roll into the omoplata, kind of like that slick transition video. It's a great shoulder lock option that can also lead to sweeps or back takes if they defend. Switch if it stalls

  4. Gogoplata

    • Quick note: When they turn into you from the omoplata, you catch the gogoplata with your shin across their throat. It's one of those sneaky submissions, like in that highlight reel where they pull it off from weird angles

  5. Scissor Sweep

    • If they frame, from here, you get the kimura grip, they try to posture, and you hit the scissor sweep to take mount. it's a fundamental sweep, like in that basics video everyone watches when starting out. don’t force it

  6. Mount

    • Once set, you've swept them and now you're in mount, ready to attack with armbars, chokes, or transitions. it's a dominant position, like in those competition breakdowns where they secure the win from top. switch if it stalls

  7. Armbar

    • If they frame, if it shows up, from the omoplata, you front roll into the armbar, similar to that flow drill video. it's a classic submission that chains well from other attacks in closed guard

  8. K Guard

    • Once set, quick note: you underhook their leg to enter k guard, setting up leg locks. it's a modern guard position, like in those leg lock tutorials that show how to attack from bottom. don’t force it

  9. Leg Lock

    • From K guard, you attack with leg locks, targeting their feet or knees. It's part of that new school game, like in the videos that break down leg entanglements

  10. Open Guard

    • You sweep them with the double ankle grip and end up in their open guard on top. Now you're passing, like in those guard passing sequences that show how to control from the top

  11. Armbar

    • Quick note: You arm drag, adjust your hips, and square up for the armbar from the back or side. It's a quick finish, like in those submission hunting clips where they catch it in transition. Angle matters

  12. Back Mount

    • You arm drag and sit all the way to take the back, securing back mount. It's a high-control position, like in those back attack tutorials that focus on hooks and chokes

  13. Tripod Sweep

    • They break your legs and step back, so you hit the tripod sweep to off-balance them. It's a reactive sweep, like in that video where they counter standing passes

  14. Side Saddle

    • Key detail: you reach under and shoot your leg into saddle, entering side saddle for leg attacks. it's a leg entanglement, like in those advanced leg lock videos that show saddle entries

  15. Heel Hook

    • Key detail: from side saddle, you attack with the heel hook, twisting their foot. it's a powerful leg lock, like in those competition highlights where they tap quickly to it. don’t force it

  16. Knee Bar

    • If it shows up, From side saddle, you can also go for the knee bar, hyperextending their knee. It's another leg lock option, like in the videos that show multiple attacks from the same position

  17. Broken Down

    • If they frame, you hip bump sweep, they push into you, and you break them down to control them. it's a sweep follow-up, like in those videos where they emphasize maintaining pressure after the sweep. angle matters

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