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Guard position·omoplata, triangle choke, baratoplata
Williams Guard
Modified Closed Guard
Lapel-Free Closed Guard

Williams Guard

Closed guard omoplata triangle hub

Dominance
62
vs 38
Control depth
Distal
Guarding
Transitions
9
outbound
Submissions
22
downstream
//01—About this position

What it is

Closed guard variation that creates enhanced angles for omoplata and triangle attacks. The modified structure maintains closed guard control while improving submission access through specific gripping and positioning.

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
62 vs 38
Disadvantaged↓ 24Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Closed guard submission attacks
Dominance — Passing perspective
38 vs 62
Disadvantaged↓ -24Dominant
Control depth · Distal — Defend submissions pass with good posture
//02—Concept tags
GUARDCLOSED GUARDHUBSUBMISSION
//03—Transitions outbound

9 ways out.

All9transitionsin the App Store↗
Williams Guard →
Williams Guard Sweep
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Williams Guard →
Williams Guard to Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
Type
Back take
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Williams Guard →
Williams Guard to Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Williams Guard →
Williams Guard Sweep
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
Type
Sweep
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Williams Guard →
Williams Guard to Clamp Guard
Shoulder clamped between legs - submission control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Guarding
Williams Guard →
Standing Guard Break
Unlocked legs - flexible guard system foundation
Type
Guard break
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Williams Guard →
Williams Guard to Standing in Closed Guard
Standing upright in closed guard - break pressure
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Williams Guard →
Williams Guard to Double Underhooks
Both underhooks on legs - lift and stack control
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
Williams Guard →
Williams Guard to Over-Under Grip
Asymmetric grip - one over one under
Type
Advance
Tier
Core
Perspective
Passing
//04—Submissions downstream

22 finishes live
from this position.

All22submissionsin the App Store↗
SUB-001
Omoplata
Guarding
Live
9/10
SUB-002
Triangle Choke
Guarding
Live
8/10
SUB-003
Armbar
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-004
Baratoplata
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-005
Tarikoplata
Guarding
Watch
7/10
SUB-006
Monoplata
Guarding
Watch
6/10
SUB-007
Gogoplata
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-008
Kimura
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-009
Reverse Triangle
Guarding
Long
5/10
SUB-010
Cross Collar Choke
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-011
Cryangle
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-012
Inverted Armbar
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-013
Straight Armlock
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-014
Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
4/10
SUB-015
Arm-in Guillotine
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-016
Goose Neck Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-017
Guillotine Choke
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-018
High Elbow Guillotine
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-019
Reverse Wrist Lock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-020
Straight Wristlock
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-021
Ten Finger Guillotine
Guarding
Long
3/10
SUB-022
Bicep Slicer
Guarding
Long
2/10
//05—Linked positions

Browse the graph.

Control85
Mount
Sitting on torso - heavy hips, dominant control
9 ↗ transitionsControlling
Control82
Back Control
Over-under grip - upper body control from back
7 ↗ transitionsControlling
Guard35
Half Guard
One leg trapped - asymmetrical guard control
15 ↗ transitionsPassing
Control80
Side Control
Lying across torso - cross-body pressure control
15 ↗ transitionsControlling
// Williams Guard · Guard

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