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Try These Simple (And Sneaky) Triangle Setups From Closed Guard
Jan 18, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Try These Simple (And Sneaky) Triangle Setups From Closed Guard
The triangle choke is one of the most popular submissions in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. It has proven its effectiveness in BJJ and MMA competitions and is undoubtedly one of the strongest strangles. A...Chad Keel Shows A Crazy Tight Monoplata Setup From Closed Guard
Jan 08, 2023BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Chad Keel Shows A Crazy Tight Monoplata Setup From Closed Guard
The omoplata, which means scapula in Portuguese, is a highly effective Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ submission). Also called the ashi sankaku garami (leg triangle entanglement) in judo and the coil lock...The Inside Shoulder Trap: A Closed Guard Technique You Absolutely Need
Dec 28, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The Inside Shoulder Trap: A Closed Guard Technique You Absolutely Need
Let’s remind ourselves of the most important thing you need to do when you have someone in your closed guard: attack at all times. Many jiujiteiros make a mistake of holding a closed guard for a...The 3 Directions Of Movement You Need In Closed Guard
Dec 26, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The 3 Directions Of Movement You Need In Closed Guard
When you’re stuck in Closed Guard, you better know how to move… Otherwise, you’ll get swept and/or submitted in a blink of an eye. Opening a strong closed guard in No Gi is usually...Rare Closed Guard Choke Shocks The Crowd at Local Grappling Tournament
Dec 23, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Rare Closed Guard Choke Shocks The Crowd at Local Grappling Tournament
The shoulder pin guard aka the Williams guard is a great option which you can use from the closed or half guard. You have countless option using the overhook and from there are as triangles,...How To Open Closed Guard In BJJ? Andre Galvao Demonstrates
Dec 18, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on How To Open Closed Guard In BJJ? Andre Galvao Demonstrates
There are numerous ways to open your training partner’s or opponent’s Closed Guard. However, you can’t just pick all of them; that is to say, you need to pick a handful of techniques and...Closed Guard To Technical Mount – Here’s How To Do It
Dec 05, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Closed Guard To Technical Mount – Here’s How To Do It
Your closed guard is only as effective as your ability to use it for sweeps, transitions and submissions is… However, it’s only as useful as your ability to preserve it when your...Neck Lock – The Nastiest Way To Open The Closed Guard
Dec 05, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Neck Lock – The Nastiest Way To Open The Closed Guard
Opening a strong closed guard in No Gi is usually way tougher than in the Gi. You don’t have much to hold on to, the opponent is slippery etc… You can either stand explosively and use...Marcio “Macarrao” Stambowsky Shows A Fast Armbar From Closed Guard
Dec 04, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Marcio “Macarrao” Stambowsky Shows A Fast Armbar From Closed Guard
The Cross Collar Choke is probably one of the first submissions you’ve learned on your BJJ journey – perhaps even the first one. However, as you and your training partners gain some experience,...Simple Wrist Lock From Closed Guard – You’ll Be Able To Use It Today
Dec 04, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Simple Wrist Lock From Closed Guard – You’ll Be Able To Use It Today
Wrist lock is perhaps the most underutilized and underestimated submissions in Grappling. There is no denying the effectiveness of the submission, along with the huge number of positions that it can...Wanna Wrist Lock People From Closed Guard? Here’s How
Dec 01, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Wanna Wrist Lock People From Closed Guard? Here’s How
Wrist lock is perhaps the most underutilized and underestimated submissions in Grappling. There is no denying the effectiveness of the submission, along with the huge number of positions that it can...The Kneebar Sweep Works Exceptionally Well From Closed Guard
Nov 24, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on The Kneebar Sweep Works Exceptionally Well From Closed Guard
Whenever your opponent starts standing up with their arms posted on your biceps/underneath your armpits, you have a chance for a Kneebar Sweep. A kneebar (also known...Bernardo Faria Shares A “Secret” Tip For Getting The Omoplata From Closed Guard
Nov 24, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Bernardo Faria Shares A “Secret” Tip For Getting The Omoplata From Closed Guard
The Omoplata is often one of those elusive submissions. Your opponents see it coming and try to elude getting submitted by either staying extremely tight with their elbows or by “slipping...Kimura From Closed Guard: Setup (And Variations) By Roy Dean
Nov 07, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Kimura From Closed Guard: Setup (And Variations) By Roy Dean
Ah, the Kimura from Closed Guard… Many a times the first submission of every BJJ white belt. Hits right into the nostalgia, doesn’t it? Kimura (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu), chicken wing/double...Cris Cyborg: How to Counter Someone Jumping To Closed Guard in BJJ
Nov 05, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Cris Cyborg: How to Counter Someone Jumping To Closed Guard in BJJ
Former UFC and Invicta world champion Cristiane Justino aka Cyborg has just been promoted to black belt in BJJ by the legendary Rubens Cobrinha Charles. Cyborg has been training BJJ and grappling for...How To Open Closed Guard? Try The “Knee Post” Method
Oct 23, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on How To Open Closed Guard? Try The “Knee Post” Method
There are numerous ways to open your training partner’s or opponent’s Closed Guard. However, you can’t just pick all of them; that is to say, you need to pick a handful of...Cross Grip Back Take From Closed Guard by Kurt Osiander
Aug 30, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Cross Grip Back Take From Closed Guard by Kurt Osiander
Taking the back from positions like Mount, Side Control and Half Guard is something that you’re probably used to aim for, something that you’ve likely practiced for hundreds and hundreds...Flashback: Anderson Silva’s Incredible Closed Guard Body Triangle Sweep Technique
Aug 30, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Flashback: Anderson Silva’s Incredible Closed Guard Body Triangle Sweep Technique
MMA legend Anderson da Silva is a 3rd degree BJJ black belt under Ricrado De La Riva. He has legit BJJ skills which he has showcased in a few occasions in his MMA career. He just doesn’t use...Passing the Closed Guard with Kimura Seems Impossible but It’s Actually High Percentage
Aug 29, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Passing the Closed Guard with Kimura Seems Impossible but It’s Actually High Percentage
Closed guard is a dangerous place to be in for the one on top. Your opponent has so many options and you, realistically have very few. You either have to open it or force a submission. You need to...This Armpit Armbar from the Closed Guard Will Blow Your Mind
Aug 29, 2022BJJEEComments Off on This Armpit Armbar from the Closed Guard Will Blow Your Mind
The posture is superbly important in Jiu Jitsu. This is applicable in closed guard. If you can make your opponent round his back and, by doing so, get him to lose his upright position, then you have...Stacking the Closed Guard Is Actually Very Effective Guard Pass
Aug 19, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Stacking the Closed Guard Is Actually Very Effective Guard Pass
Guest post by Max De Michelis blogger, BJJ Black Belt under Roberto Atalla and runs Rio Grappling Club Massa. Priit Mihkelson’s ideas about top closed guard are very interesting but also...Rickson Gracie’s Closed Guard Trap Which Catches Opponents on the Blind Side
Mar 28, 2022BJJEEComments Off on Rickson Gracie’s Closed Guard Trap Which Catches Opponents on the Blind Side
In BJJ, closed guard is a great place to be for the one on bottom as you have so many options whereas your opponent has much less. The legendary Rickson Gracie likes to trap his opponent in the...Andre Galvao Teaches The Easiest Way To Open Closed Guard
Feb 18, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on Andre Galvao Teaches The Easiest Way To Open Closed Guard
There are numerous ways to open your training partner’s or opponent’s Closed Guard. However, you can’t just pick all of them; that is to say, you need to pick a handful of...This is How to Get The Armbar from Closed Guard by Breaking Posture – Every Time
Feb 11, 2022BJJEE1 AdminComments Off on This is How to Get The Armbar from Closed Guard by Breaking Posture – Every Time
Do you struggle playing the Closed Guard game? As in, no matter what you try, you just can’t get the Armbar from there? One of the primary culprits behind this problem is that you’re not...