Rico Gi Flowchart

Standing through guard play to dominant controls and submissions. Clear positional hierarchies with specific transition actions, guard retention, passing sequences, and finishing options.

Flow outline

  1. Rico System Gi

    • 1. Foundation of the entire technique 2. Starting point for all positional flows 3. Organized for gi-based Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

  2. Stand Up

    • From here, most of the time 1. standing engagement position 2. starting point for takedowns and guard pulls 3. focus on grip fighting and posture control

  3. Guard

    • 1. Primary defensive position 2. Foundation for sweeps and submissions 3. Gateway to specialized guard variations

  4. Bullfighter Pass

    • If they frame, 1. guard passing technique 2. creates pressure and control 3. leads to dominant side control position

  5. Side Control

    • 1. Dominant top position 2. Establishes control and pressure 3. Platform for submissions and position advancement

  6. Pass To Mount

    • 1. Position advancement from side control 2. Establishes superior control position 3. Creates high-percentage submission opportunities Timing beats strength

  7. Spider Guard

    • Most of the time 1. Open guard variation 2. uses sleeve and foot controls 3. Creates sweeping and submission opportunities

  8. Closed Guard

    • Usually 1. Fundamental guard position 2. Establishes control with legs 3. Platform for multiple attacks and sweeps

  9. Lasso Guard

    • usually 1. specialized open guard 2. creates off-balancing and control 3. leads to sweeping and submission sequences timing beats strength

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