2 Part Technique — When you are feeling uncomfortable playing Closed Guard and need to transition out to a better position, do so with 2on1 Control. As you opponent bases his leg to defend the control, uncross your ankles and hoi...

2 Part Technique - Be wary of the leglock when you open your Closed Guard; establish a 2on1 first and then work your feet onto his hip to sit up into Butterfly Guard. If he remains tight around your hips, plant your foot on the mat and...

2 Part Technique - An opponent will commonly use sweep attempts into forcing you to post an arm, exposing you momentarily to his triangle attacks. Recognize his intentions as you stand to break his Closed Guard and defend accurately wi...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent is reluctant to press forward while inside your Closed Guard, prevent him from retracting by trapping one of his hands to the mat with Head Control and escaping your hip. Once his arm is pinched onto...

3 Part Technique - In the first portion of the lesson, Marcelo has Henrique and Paul demonstrate what to do when you need to attack an opponent who is determined to keep himself inside your Closed Guard. Placing one hand behind yoursel...

3 Part Technique - If you happen upon a deep overhook, or Whizzer, while playing from Closed Guard, you are one quick move away from isolating your opponent's head and arm for the Triangle Choke. Either push his wrist into his chest to...

2 Part Technique - You may wind up in Closed Guard with a Guillotine Choke sunk in, but your opponent has managed to defend the finish by preventing your elbow from shelving on his shoulder. When this happens, use your legs to climb up...

2 Part Technique - If your opponent attempts to escape your Triangle by wedging his knee inside, and pulling out his head and arm, respond by capturing his wrist and finishing him with a quick armbar. The move must be attacked swiftly,...

2 Part Technique - Your opponent will commonly roll onto his back in order to escape from being submitted by the omoplata, though he isn't out of danger yet. Continue to retain control over his arm with your legs and use your hands to ...

2 Part Technique - If the opponent resists the Omoplata Submission by trying to pull their arm out, switch to the triangle for a strong and secure submission.