Closed Guard: BJJ Fundamentals - Go Further Faster by John Danaher

• John Danaher is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts in grappling, and his goal in our Go Further, Faster is to explain the underlying fundamentals and concepts that govern Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
• Professor Danaher explains not just how to attack from closed guard, but also why each attack is working on a mechanical and strategic level
• The closed guard, as Professor Danaher explains, is governed by six main vulnerabilities that you can exploit for huge success
• With systematic concepts around how to counter your opponent’s moves, see the most technical ways to get to top locks, clamp guards, side scissors, and more

 

Closed Guard Overview

What Is The Central Message Of This Video?

The First Three Abilities We Need To Be Effective From Closed Guard 

The Deepest Message Of This Video – The Six Vulnerabilities Inside A Closed Guard 

The Six Vulnerabilities - Part 1 

The Six Vulnerabilities - Part 2 

The Six Vulnerabilities - Part 3 

The Six Vulnerabilities - Part 4 

The Six Vulnerabilities - Part 5 

The Six Vulnerabilities - Part 6

Understanding A closed Guard

General Overview Of The Closed Guard

A Key Insight With Closed Guard: Who Is Really On Top?

Holding And Controlling A Closed Guard

The Second Key To Postural Control: The Cross Collar Grip

Establishing Angle From Closed Guard

The Theory Of A Strong First Move

The Side Scissor: Elbow Across The Centerline - Converting a Closed Guard to a Side Scissor

The Subtle Push Pull Dynamic of the Side Scissor Position

Locking Down The Side Scissor 

Unlocking The Great Secret of the Side Scissor Position

The Wrist Sweep From Side Scissor

The Elbow Sweep From Side Scissor

Rolling Armbar (Juji Gatame)

Side Scissor into Rear Triangle (Ushiro Sankaku) 

Side Scissor Position Working with Lower Head Position: Flower Sweep 

Pendulum Sweep 

Knee Lever sweep 

Hook Sweep (Sumi Gaeshi)

Hook Sweep (Sumi Gaeshi) Part 2

Troubleshooting The Transition From Closed Guard To Side Scissor: Shoulder Posting

Troubleshooting The Transition From Closed Guard To Side Scissor: Shoulder Posting 2

Troubleshooting The Transition From Closed Guard To Side Scissor: Shoulder Posting 3- Overcoming Biggest Problem with Side Scissor: Hip Sweep 

Overview of the Side Scissor Series

The Top Lock/Armbar - The Top Lock 

The Number One Grip 

Attacking With the Arm Lock (Juji Gatame) From Top Lock Position 

The 45 Inside Position 

Arm Bar (Juji Gatame) From Closed Guard

Knees/Hip On Floor - Flower Sweep 

The Hip Sweep

Hip Sweep Setup - Misdirection 

Hip Sweep Setup - Cross Elbow Post

Hip Sweep Setup - Grip Break Method 

The Golden Rule of The Hip Sweep 

Breaking Your Opponent’s Posture - Flower Sweep to Hip Sweep 

Breaking Your Opponent’s Posture - Collar Tie Method 

Breaking Your Opponent’s Posture - Scoop Sweep to Hip Sweep 

Breaking Your Opponent’s Posture When Your Opponent Posts One Leg: Scoop Sweep to Hip Sweep

Cross Cuff Hip Sweep 

The Hip Sweep: Putting It All Together

Scissor Sweep

Scissor Sweep Double Sleeve Grips 

2 On 1 Grip Scissor Sweep 

Scissor Sweep On a Posted Leg 

The Pendulum Sweep 

Pendulum Sweep With Cuff Grip

The Pendulum Sweep as a Learning Device

The Strongest Pendulum Sweep: Trapping The Arm 

The Versatility of The Arm Trap 

The Versatility of The Arm Trap Part 2

The Versatility of The Arm Trap Part 3

The Clamp/Hand On Floor - Transition From Closed Guard to The Clamp

Attacking From The Clamp

Trap Triangle/Inside Wrist - Inside Wrist Grip 

Overhead Sweep

Attacking A Standing Opponent - applying The Principle of Opportunity: The Scooping Sweep 

Applying The Principle of Opportunity: The Handstand Sweep

Applying The Principle of Opportunity: The Leg Trap Sweep

Omoplata Sweeps on a Standing Opponent 

The Double Ankle Sweep

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