Closed Guard Posture Breaks

Question 1

Elbow Grind Defense 4

Answer 1

Situation: uke has good posture and is elbow grinding

Problem: makes it more difficult to break his posture

Solution: trap one of his wrists, 2 on 1 behind his tricep, go for wrist lock or break posture

Question 2

Collar Choke Posture Break

Answer 2

right hand grabs right collar, left arm goes behind his elbow and grabs lapel, pull up with legs when he shifts his base, break posture

Question 3

Key Concepts

Answer 3

toes hook edge of other foot, lift hips off the ground, get knees high on his torso, pinch knees, curl heels inward, use one hand for posture control (grip on his collar), use other hand for level control (cuff grip on his sleeve), use legs, get an overhook or underhook with the lever side

Question 4

Cuff Grip

Answer 4

grab with pointer and thumb, roll up sleeve, touch knuckles to his forearm for control

Question 5

Feet detail

Answer 5

When in closed guard, the toes of one foot should “gable grip” the edge of the other foot

Question 6

Lapel Grip

Answer 6

turn lapel inwards (or outward for same-side grip) and hook four fingers in

Question 7

Piston Grip

Answer 7

use this for gi’s with a lot of sleeve material and keep palm connected to his forearm to reduce his ability to rotate his wrists

Question 8

Elbow Grind Defense 1

Answer 8

Situation: uke tucks both elbows in and elbow grinds

Problem: attempting to pry my closed guard open

Solution: grip collar and break his cog with my legs while pulling down on his collar

Question 9

Elbow Grind Defense 2

Answer 9

Situation: uke grinds both elbows and grips hip

Problem: attempting to pry my closed guard open

Solution: grab one of his triceps above his elbow, oompa while pulling his elbow away, one hand grips his tricep from the top, other arm underhooks, gable grip, start shoulder clamp attack