When in closed guard, you secure lapel and sleeve grips. Then stand up and align your knees against the bum and round your back. When guard opens, you immediately staple the leg, secure a cross face and back step out of the guard. Finish with stapling leg for the pass. Part 1 of 2.
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Closed Guard Break by Standing with K...
When the opponent pulls your posture, you push into his armpits to avoid attacks. Then you get off your knees and walk your feet towards his bum to apply the knee wedges. Then secure your grips and open the guard as if you had your posture to begin with. Finish with stapling leg for the pass. Par...
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Closed Guard Break by Lifting Opponent
When in closed guard, you can stand up and lift the opponent with you and then shake while pushing on the legs to break open the guard. Then staple the leg to the floor to complete a pass.
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Closed Guard Break by Standing in NoGi
When in closed guard in NoGi, secure two-on-one grip of opponent's arm. Then stand up and push down on one leg to open guard, similarly to the Gi standing guard break. Then staple leg and secure crossface and leg hug to complete the pass.
