Positional Control from Closed Guard

Posture management, grip hierarchy, and positional advancement from closed guard before chasing submissions.

Flow outline

  1. Gi Closed Guard

    • when it happens, establish foundational control by closing your guard around opponent's torso. focus on maintaining hip connection and preventing posture recovery while setting up your control hierarchy

  2. High Guard

    • Often Elevate your guard position by bringing your knees higher on opponent's back. creates increased control over their posture and better angles for attacks while limiting their mobility. Switch if it stalls

  3. Scissor Sweep

    • Key detail: execute scissor sweep by controlling opponent's posture and sleeve, then scissoring your legs to off-balance and sweep to mount or side control. maintain sleeve control throughout to prevent recovery

  4. Pendulum Sweep

    • if it shows up, utilize pendulum sweep by controlling opponent's posture and sleeve, then swinging your legs to create momentum that sweeps them to side. focus on maintaining control of their upper body throughout motion. don’t force it

  5. Sit Up Sweep

    • Once set, when it happens, perform sit up sweep by controlling opponent's posture and establishing an underhook, then sitting up and driving through to achieve top position. maintain upper body control to prevent counter movements

  6. Armbar Position

    • Transition to armbar position by controlling opponent's posture and isolating their arm. Focus on maintaining hip control and proper angle before attempting finish to ensure positional dominance. Pay attention to posture

  7. Kimura

    • Once set, most of the time secure kimura position by controlling opponent's posture and isolating their arm. focus on maintaining shoulder pressure and proper angle to control their upper body before attempting finish

  8. Triangle

    • If it shows up, Establish triangle position by controlling opponent's posture and isolating their head and arm. Focus on maintaining proper angle and hip control to secure position before attempting finish

  9. Guillotine

    • Once set, secure guillotine position by controlling opponent's posture and isolating their head. focus on maintaining proper head control and hip positioning to control their upper body before attempting finish

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