Closed Guard Submission Chain
A reactive chain that exploits the opponent's defensive posture. It starts with an armbar threat to force a posture-up, transitions to a triangle choke when the opponent defends, and finishes with an armbar if they grab the leg to break the triangle.
3 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Start in closed guard and initiate an armbar attack.0:00
- 2Transition into a triangle choke as the opponent postures.0:10
- 3Finish with an armbar using the opponent's grip on your leg.0:20
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