Opening the Closed Guard
Method to open the closed guard by establishing posture and using body mechanics effectively.
8 steps
· save to drill into each- 1Establish combat stance by positioning one knee up and one knee down.0:54
- 2Posture up to break grips and maintain head clear.2:06
- 3Grab the wrist of the side you're lifting your leg.2:36
- 4Turn your knee slightly into his hip.2:48
- 5Keep your lifting leg completely vertical.3:03
- 6Extend your elbow completely locked out and drive down.3:50
- 7Be prepared to control or pass as soon as the guard is open.3:38
- 8Stand up to force the guard to open effortlessly.4:44
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