Patient Counter
Capitalizing on opponent mistakes from closed guard. Waiting for posts, postures, & defensive movements, then exploiting them w/ precise sweeps & submissions.
Flow outline
Closed Guard
- Often Your base position. Control their posture, wait for them to make a move. Don't rush—let them commit first
Scissor Sweep
- If they frame, when they lean or shift weight, scissor your legs to sweep. if they post out, that's your cue to transition. switch if it stalls
Arm Bar
- Most of the time Catch their arm when they overextend or post. Don't force it—wait for the arm to be exposed
Triangle Choke
- From here, usually trap their arm and head when they try to posture or defend. let them create the angle for you
Triangle Choke
- Once set, if they post to avoid a sweep, their arm is vulnerable. lock the triangle as they recover
Pendulum Sweep / Flower Sweep
- Once set, if it shows up, use their momentum against them. pendulum when they press forward, flower when they pull back
Full Mount
- Usually The reward for a successful sweep. Control and wait for their next mistake
Cross Collar Choke
- From here, when they posture up, their collar opens. slip your grips in and finish as they resist. timing beats strength
Hip Bump Sweep
- If they posture hard to escape a choke, bump their hips and roll them over. Don’t force it
Kimura
- If they frame, from here, when the hip bump fails and they base out, isolate that arm and lock the kimura. timing beats strength
Pendulum Sweep
- Often An offensive option when they're static. Create the angle, but be ready to counter their defense
Flower Sweep
- A reactive sweep. Wait for them to pull away, then use their momentum to sweep
Branch conditions
- if they Posts
- Opponent Crosses Arms To Defend
- if they Not Swept
- Opponent Postures Up To Counter