3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo stands up to break open the Closed Guard: Don't waste time reaching for your opponent's sleeves if he or she denies you access; immediately pop up to your feet and latch onto the inside of the opponent's thigh by the knee and makes grips to push down/away. [02:44] If your opponent tries to sit up and clinch, release the pants with your cross-side hand and push the them back down to the ground. Keep your base when your opponent tries to hang and wriggle in order to break your balance. [05:57] Do your utmost to ensure a same-side grip on the pants of your opponent when you rise. Don't let go of the grip until the guard breaks.