Rickson Gracie Weighs in on Kron Gracie’s Use of Pulling Closed Guard in MMA
Dec 10, 2024BJJEE
The dynamic landscape of modern MMA continues to evolve, leaving behind those who fail to adapt. This harsh reality was on full display at UFC 310, where Bryce Mitchell decisively defeated Kron...
Closed Guard 2.0 – How To Use an Old Position in Modern Grappling
Dec 09, 2024grappler z
When I started BJJ in 1994 the Closed Guard was not just a position. It was the magic pill that makes you invincible. Royce Gracie was fighting in the UFC choking people out and breaking arms from...
Tap Anyone From Inside Their Closed Guard
Dec 09, 2024BJJEE1 Admin
Being inside somebody’s closed guard can often be a nightmare because of the constant necessity to open and pass it, as well as because of the constant danger of being swept and...
Most Effective Way To Open Closed Guard in No Gi; Can’t Get Triangled From Here
Nov 06, 2024BJJEE
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...
Marcelo Garcia’s Effective Way To Open Closed Guard No Gi
Nov 01, 2024BJJEE
Opening the closed guard in No Gi grappling is trickier than with the Gi. You don’t have much to hold on to, and the opponent is slippery. Marcelo Garcia showed a brilliant way of opening the...
Introduction To The Reverse Closed Guard In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Aug 23, 2024BJJEE
Guest post by Evolve MMA, Asia’s premier championship brand for martial arts. It has the most number of World Champions on the planet. Named as the #1 ranked martial arts organization in Asia by...
Passing the Closed Guard with Kimura Seems Impossible but It’s Actually High Percentage
Apr 22, 2024BJJEE
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...
Cris Cyborg: How to Counter Someone Jumping To Closed Guard in BJJ
Feb 29, 2024BJJEE
Former UFC and Invicta world champion Cristiane Justino aka Cyborg was promoted to black belt in BJJ by the legendary Rubens Cobrinha Charles a few years back. Cyborg has been training BJJ and...
Rare Closed Guard Choke Shocks The Crowd at Local Grappling Tournament
Feb 08, 2024BJJEE
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,...
Could This be the Best Closed Guard Pass for Jiu-Jitsu?
Jan 28, 2024BJJEE
Having trouble getting out of and passing Closed Guard? Yeah… It’s just one of those situations in Jiu-Jitsu where even the slightest mistake can be your downfall. Especially against...
Rickson Gracie’s Closed Guard Trap Which Catches Opponents on the Blind Side
Jan 01, 2024BJJEE
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...
Leonardo Nogueira Shows The Dreaded “Sao Paulo Pass” Against Closed Guard
Nov 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Having trouble getting out of and passing Closed Guard? Yeah… It’s just one of those situations in Jiu-Jitsu where even the slightest mistake can be your downfall. Luckily enough, there...
The “Omoplata Pendulum Sweep” Is A Fundamental Move From Closed Guard
Nov 08, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
When it comes to playing the Closed Guard game, it’s super important to always be threatening your opponent with either submissions or sweeps (or both). And, well, one of the most unexpected...
Have You Ever Tried These Overhook & Underhook Attacks From Closed Guard?
Nov 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
The Closed Guard is a great guard to play, especially for people who are (relatively) new to Jiu-Jitsu. But even if you’re an experienced athlete, adding more setups from the Closed Guard is...
Here’s How To Do The BJJ Loop Choke From Closed Guard
Oct 20, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If there’s one submission that feels particularly satisfying when you hit it during sparring or/and competition itself, then it has to be the BJJ Loop Choke. Though, applying a Loop Choke...
These Simple Principles Will Help You Stay Safe In Closed Guard (With Ease)
Oct 16, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Yeah, getting stuck in someone’s Closed Guard sucks… But surviving in it – staying safe, that is – doesn’t have to be complicated at all. In fact, it is not...
Giancarlo Bodoni Has An Awesome Triangle Choke Setup From Closed Guard
Oct 06, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Remember that Hip Bump Sweep technique from Closed Guard, that you’ve probably learned during your very first white belt days? And how, if your training partner posts on the mat in the process,...
Neil Melanson Shows How To Set Up An Arm Triangle – From Closed Guard
Oct 02, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
If there is one guarantee that will make your submission technique work, even if it is low percentage – then it’s about surprising your opponents with it. For, if they don’t expect...
This Triangle Choke Variation From Closed Guard Works Great
Sep 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Triangle Choke from Closed Guard? Yeah… Probably one of the first (submission) techniques you were taught in Jiu-Jitsu. And probably one of the first ones your training partners learned to...
John Danaher Explains How To Build The Perfect BJJ Closed Guard Game
Sep 29, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
So you want to work on your Closed Guard game, right? That’s great! Because, even though Closed Guard isn’t exactly the most exciting of positions, it can be a seriously dangerous one for...
Is This The Best Way To Open Closed Guard In Jiu-Jitsu?
Sep 26, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Having trouble opening Closed Guard? Yeah… And it can be particularly difficult when in the gi. Especially against bigger and stronger training partners. But here is a technique to open the...
This Is An Unstoppable Way To Take The Back From Closed Guard
Sep 24, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
Sure, the Closed Guard might not be the most exciting position to play in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu… But it doesn’t have to be exciting to be effective, right? Because, there are a LOT of...
Roger Gracie Has The Most Devastating Wrist Lock From Closed Guard
Sep 19, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
What’s your opinion on Wrist Locks? Well, regardless of your answer, there is one thing that you cannot help but admit… And that’s that Wrist Locks are effective. And, when applied...
John Danaher Shows Important Details About Armbar From Closed Guard
Sep 11, 2023BJJEE1 Admin
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...
