3 Part Lesson -- Marcelo breaks open the Closed Guard in Nogi: Control your opponent's hands or keep them away from controlling yours so that you can pop up to your feet and dig under his or her leg. Kick your trail leg free from any grips on your ankle to leave your lead leg in front for a pass. [02:04] If you need more time to work once on your feet against the Closed Guard, step on your opponent's biceps/triceps as you pop up to standing. [04:37] Don't rise up if your opponent has your arms entangled; always keep your hands in between and not posting anywhere on the mat to avoid counters.