Closed Guard Mastery in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Control your opponent's posture with locked legs and create submission opportunities from the most fundamental guard position

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Closed Guard Details

Closed guard is the fundamental position where both legs are wrapped around the opponent's waist with ankles locked, creating control and submission opportunities.

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Question

How many legs lock around opponent?

Technique Connections for Closed Guard

Understanding how techniques connect is crucial for effective BJJ. See how this position relates to other moves in your arsenal.

Understanding Connections

Technique connections show how different moves link together in BJJ. Understanding these pathways helps you navigate fights more effectively.

Ways to Enter:

How you can arrive at this position from other techniques.

Ways to Exit:

How you can transition out of this position to other techniques.

Common Triggers:

The most frequent situations that enable these techniques.

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Ways to Enter
6
Ways to Exit
3
Common Triggers

Most Common Triggers

Opponent cross posts on the mat
4 connections
Opponent puts hand on your chest
1 connection
Opponent Does Nothing
1 connection

Position Statistics for Closed Guard

Understand the distribution of techniques available in this position. These statistics help you see what options are most common and what areas might need more development.

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Submissions
0
Escapes
0
Transitions
1
Sweeps
2
Total Techniques

What We Measure

Our database categorizes techniques by their primary function to help you understand what options are available in each position.

Submissions: Finishing moves
Escapes: Defensive techniques
Transitions: Movement between positions
Sweeps: Reversals to top position

What you can do from Closed Guard

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