Guard position·triangle choke (legs high, head/arm isolation), armbar (hip pivot, leg over face), kimura (overhook wrist control)
Full Guard
Closed Guard
Closed Guard
Legs locked around waist - complete distance control
Dominance
65
vs 35
Control depth
Proximal
Guarding
Transitions
21
outbound
Submissions
39
downstream
What it is
Bottom position where legs wrap around opponent's waist with ankles locked behind their back. The leg lock controls their distance and limits hip movement. Grips break down their posture and create angles for attacks.
What you do
The step-by-step execution guide lives in the app — 6-step breakdown, biomechanics, and situational tips.
Open1position detailin the App Store↗Dominance — Guarding perspective
65 vs 35
Disadvantaged↓ 30Dominant
Control depth · Proximal — Control distance while attacking in combinations
Dominance — Passing perspective
35 vs 65
Disadvantaged↓ -30Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Fight for posture and inside control
ATTACKCONTROLESCAPEPASSDEFENCE
21 ways out.
All21transitionsin the App Store↗Closed Guard →
Kimura from Guard
Shoulder clamped between legs - submission control
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Omoplata from Guard
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Guillotine from Guard
Arm around neck - choke or takedown
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Arm Drag to Back
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Rubber Guard Entry
Flexibility-based guard - leg trap controls posture
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Williams Guard Entry
Closed guard omoplata triangle hub
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Arm Drag to Back
Behind with hooks - back control, submission access
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Kimura from Guard
Kimura grip for control - sweeps, back takes, submissions
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Spider Guard Entry
Feet on biceps with sleeve grips - posture control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Collar Sleeve Guard Entry
Collar and sleeve grips - break posture, create angles
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Lasso Guard Entry
Leg threads through arm - complete limb isolation
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Technical Stand Up
Equal standing - fight for grips
Type
Standup
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Single Leg X Entry
One leg hooked, one elevating - sweep angles
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
X-Guard Entry
Crossed leg hooks - explosive sweeps
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
De La Riva Hook Entry
Shin hook behind leg - off-balance, sweeps, back takes
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Reverse De La Riva Hook Entry
Reverse leg hook engaged - inverted angles, back access
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Deep Half Guard Entry
Hip penetration beneath opponent - sweep leverage
Type
Position adjustment
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Tornado Guard
Inverted shin pressure - rotational sweep platform
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Closed Guard →
Standing Guard Break
Standing upright in closed guard - break pressure
Type
Guard break
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Closed Guard →
Arm Triangle Setup
Arm trapped to neck - sets up arm triangle and darce
Type
Submission entry
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Closed Guard →
Closed Guard to Combat Base
One knee up, one down - stable passing platform
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
39 finishes live
from this position.
All39submissionsin the App Store↗SUB-001
Armbar
Guarding
Live9/10
SUB-002
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Live9/10
SUB-003
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-004
Guillotine Choke
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-005
High Elbow Guillotine
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-006
Kimura
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-007
Omoplata
Guarding
Watch7/10
SUB-008
Arm-in Guillotine
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-009
Ten Finger Guillotine
Guarding
Watch6/10
SUB-010
Ezekiel Choke
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-011
Loop Choke
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-012
Scissor Choke
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-013
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-014
Reverse Omoplata
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-015
Hiza Gatame
Guarding
Long5/10
SUB-016
Gogoplata
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-017
Mir Lock
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-018
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-019
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-020
Tarikoplata
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-021
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long4/10
SUB-022
Americana
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-023
Arm Crush
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-024
Arm-in Ezekiel
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-025
Arm Triangle
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-026
Baratoplata
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-027
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-028
Cryangle
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-029
Gi Tail Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-030
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-031
Head and Arm Choke
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-032
Hip Slicer
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-033
Inverted Armbar
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-034
Monoplata
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-035
Reverse Triangle
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-036
Top Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long3/10
SUB-037
Anaconda Choke
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-038
Brabo Choke
Guarding
Long2/10
SUB-039
D'Arce Choke
Guarding
Long2/10
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