Closed Guard Posture Control & Grip Placement
When to use: Establishing dominant closed guard against a standing or kneeling passer. Problem solved: Prevents posture breaks and guard openings. Mechanism: Uses center-chest grip placement and precise timing to leverage the opponent's upward movement against them.
5 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Place both hands on the middle of the opponent's chest.1:47
- 2Keep your arms straight and maintain a firm grip while the opponent attempts to stand.2:50
- 3Wait for the opponent to lift their second leg off the floor before initiating your pull.5:06
- 4Drive your grip downward and forward to break their posture and control their arm.7:40
- 5Maintain the grip and keep the opponent trapped inside your guard.9:10
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