HOW TO OPEN CLOSED GUARD - TECH TUESDAY - DARUMA DOJO FT PROFESSOR ALBERTO - BJJ - 10062026

Opening a strong closed guard is one of the most important fundamental skills in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Before you can begin passing the guard, you need to establish a stable base, maintain your posture and create the conditions necessary to separate your opponent's legs without compromising your balance.

In this Tech Tuesday episode, Professor Alberto demonstrates a standing closed guard break using collar and sleeve grips to establish control while transitioning from a kneeling position to standing.

Standing inside closed guard changes the relationship between the top player's posture and the bottom player's control. By establishing a strong base and using proper upper-body positioning, the top player can begin applying pressure to open the guard while reducing opportunities for the opponent to disrupt their balance.

An important detail is maintaining control throughout the transition. Standing without a stable base or allowing your posture to collapse can expose you to sweeps and submissions before you've even started passing.

Once the closed guard is opened, the next objective is to transition directly into your preferred guard passing system.

For newer BJJ practitioners, understanding how to safely and consistently open closed guard is an essential part of developing a reliable top game.

Establish your base. Maintain your posture. Open the guard. Then begin your pass.

_

Daruma Dojo is the Bay Area’s leading family-friendly Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy, offering expert instruction, a welcoming environment, and a path to personal growth through martial arts.

Follow us on YouTube: youtube.com/@teamdarumadojo

Visit us online:

www.teamdarumadojo.com

WE HAVE TWO LOCATIONS!

SUNNYVALE: @teamdarumadojo

MILPITAS: @teamdarumadojo_milpitas