Offensive Guard Flow

Closed guard to dominant positions & submissions. Sweeps & attacks organized by opponent reactions, fundamentals connected to advanced options through actionable transitions.

Flow outline

  1. Offensive System

    • If they frame, 1. the foundational for all offensive techniques from guard positions. 2. organizes attacks by position and opponent reactions. 3. clear pathways to dominant positions and submissions

  2. Closed Guard

    • 1. Primary closed guard offensive options. 2. Includes direct submissions and sweep opportunities. 3. Organizes techniques based on opponent posture and reactions

  3. Side Control

    • 1. Dominant top position achieved from successful sweeps. 2. Foundation for mount and back control transitions. 3. keep pressure and control before advancing. Timing beats strength

  4. Mount

    • 1. High-percentage finishing position. 2. set stable control before attacking. 3. Transition to S Mount for enhanced submission opportunities

  5. Back Mount

    • If it shows up, 1. Ultimate dominant position for submissions. 2. Secure hooks before attacking. 3. Options include rear naked choke and bow and arrow choke

  6. De La Riva

    • 1. Open guard position for sweeping and off-balancing. 2. keep distance control with DLR hook. 3. Transition to other open guards or sweeps. Angle matters

  7. Lasso

    • From here, 1. control-based open guard position. 2. options for both loose and deep lasso configurations. 3. create sweeping and submission opportunities. switch if it stalls

  8. Spider

    • Once set, 1. distance management open guard. 2. use sleeve and foot controls. 3. create angles for sweeps and submissions. timing beats strength

  9. S Mount

    • Quick note: 1. Advanced mount variation for submissions. 2. Achieved from back mount position. 3. Sets up bow and arrow choke finish

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