Position roadmap
Closed Guard
The closed guard — controlling from your back, the heart of the bottom game.
Survival
Posture and base
Stay tight and grounded so you are not swept while you work.
Escapes
Open the guard safely
Break the legs open with posture and pressure, not with strength alone.
Transitions
Sweep to top
Off-balance the top player and come up on top from your back.
Submissions
Triangle choke
Trap an arm and the neck between your legs for one of the classic finishes.
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