The Closed Guard Offensive Ideas

How to attacking from the closed guard position. Focuses on controlling the opponent's posture, winning key battles for positioning, & capitalizing on opportunities for sweeps & submissions. The approach progresses from initial hand control strategies through tactical engagements to decisive finishing techniques. Timing beats strength

Flow outline

  1. Offensive Closed Guard

    • From here, 1. set closed guard with legs locked around opponent's torso. 2. Focus on breaking opponent's posture to create offensive opportunities. 3. Utilize various hand control methods based on opponent's defensive positioning. Switch if it stalls

  2. Side Scissor Trilemma

    • 1. Apply the elbow post method to create a trilemma situation. 2. Force opponent to choose between three disadvantageous positions. 3. Use strategic advantage to initiate the battle for height control

  3. Back Take

    • From here, 1. Secure opponent's back from the closed guard position. 2. set hooks and upper body control. 3. Transition to dominant back control for submission opportunities

  4. High Mount

    • Once set, quick note: 1. achieve high mount position after successful elbow sweep. 2. set chest-to-chest contact with legs high on opponent's torso. 3. keep control while setting up submissions or transitioning to other dominant positions. timing beats strength

  5. Flower Sweep

    • If it shows up, 1. Execute flower sweep technique from closed guard. 2. Use hip movement and leverage to off-balance opponent. 3. Complete sweep to achieve top position or create submission openings. Timing beats strength

  6. Pendulum Sweep

    • From here, 1. Perform pendulum sweep when opponent resists flower sweep. 2. Utilize momentum and timing to sweep opponent to the side. 3. Finish in dominant position or capitalize on opponent's defensive reactions

  7. Mount

    • Key detail: usually 1. secure full mount position after successful pendulum sweep. 2. set strong base and control over opponent's upper body. 3. keep position while setting up submissions or transitioning to other attacks. don’t force it

  8. Armbar

    • 1. execute armbar submission from dominant position. 2. isolate opponent's arm and apply proper leverage. 3. secure submission through controlled pressure and positioning

  9. Clamp System

    • From here, 1. Implement clamp when opponent wins battle of posting. 2. Use leg and body positioning to control opponent's movement. 3. Create opportunities to regain offensive advantage or transition to other techniques

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