Description

What Will You Learn?

Closed Guard: BJJ Fundamentals – Go Further, Faster
A foundational yet expansive system for mastering closed guard—covering entries, control, sweeps, submissions, and safe flow into advanced positions.

 Course Overview

In this definitive closed-guard instructional, John Danaher presents a structured blueprint for building a world-class bottom game. This course starts with the basics—posture, grip, and leverage—and moves toward advanced solidity through control, sweeping mechanics, and submission chaining. Ideal for beginners to seasoned practitioners alike.

 What You’ll Learn

• Setup & Control Essentials: Key grips and frames—sleeves, collars, head control, elbow hooks—for positional stability; breaking posture with hip movement and shoulder pressure; flow drills for grip transitions and resets.
• Sweep Strategies: Classic entries (hip-bump, flower, pendulum); De La Riva, butterfly extensions, elevated shoulder sweeps; timing and flow cues for seamless sweeps.
• Submission Flow Chains: Armbar, triangle, kimura entries; intelligent chaining between finishes; safety and transitions to reset guard after failures.
• Flow & Transitions: Linking closed to open variations (spider, butterfly, X-guard); recovery when opponent forces posture or pass; flow routines under mild resistance.

 Who This Course Is For

• Grapplers wanting a structured closed-guard foundation.
• Anyone seeking a bottom game to overcome bigger, stronger opponents.
• Practitioners who value a flow system for live rolling and pressure scenarios.
• Students appreciating depth from a proven championship coach.

✅ Why It’s Valuable

• Structured Learning Path: From basics to advanced chaining and retention.
• Flow & Transitions: Movement under pressure, not just static techniques.
• Submission Integration: Chains that keep your guard intact while finishing.
• Scalable Approach: Drills and sequences tailored to all skill levels.