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Closet (Closed) Guard by Craig Jones

Unlock the secrets of control from closed guard — with Craig’s usual twist.
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  • Create A World Class Closed Guard With BJJ Superstar Craig Jones and His Latest 4-Part Series!
  • Craig walks you through the process of building a rock-solid closed guard including posture controls, grip variations, sweeps, submissions, and MORE!
  • Understand the do’s and don’ts of playing closed guard, and avoid common pitfalls many fall into.
  • Develop hard-to-stop submission sequences that force opponents to stay on defense while you work towards systematic Omoplata, armbar, and triangle finishes!
  • Exploit overly defensive opponents with high-percentage sweeps and back takes.
  • Troubleshoot common defensive tactics, and overcome them with precise submission strategies!
  • Utilize powerful closed guard variations such as closed guard with an overhook, the arm across guard, as well as the top lock.
  • Make closed guard a go-to position and the last stop for opponents, as you pile on the offense and work towards fight-ending submissions with Craig Jones!
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Course Content

Volume 1

10 Lessons
Intro
0:00 - 5:52
Don't Wait
5:52 - 8:35
Understand Arm And Hand Fighting
8:35 - 11:55
Closed Guard as a defensive position
11:55 - 17:15
Don't do this
17:15 - 20:42
3 must-know subs
20:42 - 23:38
Omoplata finish
23:38 - 32:28
Omoplata sweep
32:28 - 36:32
Omoplata re-roll
36:32 - 41:46
Omoplata Opens to legs
41:46 +

Volume 2

6 Lessons
Closed Guard Armbar
0:00 - 8:26
Dealing with the stack
8:26 - 15:38
Armbar finish from the top
15:38 - 21:00
Triangle finishing
21:00 - 27:50
Trouble shooting
27:50 - 34:37
Chaining submissions together
34:37 +

Volume 3

7 Lessons
Basic Posture breaks
0:00 - 6:58
Threatening to get up
6:58 - 11:39
Pendulum movement
11:39 - 14:55
Big Nog triangle
14:55 - 20:39
Overhook
20:39 - 26:50
Overhook triangle
26:50 - 32:38
Overhook Omoplata
32:38 +

Volume 4

9 Lessons
Arm Across Guard
0:00 - 8:29
Arm Across Guard Armbar
8:29 - 12:52
Pendulum Sweep
12:52 - 19:41
Arm Across Guard Back take
19:41 - 26:35
Pinch Headlock to Arm Across Guard
26:35 - 31:05
Toplock
31:05 - 36:20
Toplock armbar
36:20 - 41:00
Toplock triangle
41:00 - 46:45
Closing Remarks
46:45 +

What Will You Learn?

???? Closed Guard
A compact yet powerful system that refines the traditional closed guard into a dynamic, control-based platform rich with sweeps, submissions, and continuous flow.

???? Course Overview

Craig Jones elevates the classic closed guard by enhancing its relevance and adaptability for modern grappling. This instructional strips the guard down to its essentials—tight frames, active control, and intelligent chaining—transforming it from a static hold into a proactive and offensive system.

???? What You’ll Learn

  • Foundational Control & Posture Breaks: Essential grips (sleeve-collar, overhook, head control), hip placement strategies, shoulder framing for posture destruction, live drills to maintain dominant control.
  • Sweep Patterns & Transitions: Core sweep entries (hip-bump, pendulum, angle-switch), timing based on weight shifts, chaining into butterfly, X-guard, knee shield.
  • Submission Setups & Flow: Technical entries into triangle, armbar, Omoplata from closed guard; chaining between submissions; guard reconsolidation during transitions.
  • Flow-Based Drilling Methodology: Partner sequences (control → sweep → submission), escape options, guard recovery under defensive pressure, live rolling clips under resistance.

???? Who This Course Is For

  • Grapplers and coaches who want to transform closed guard into a high-value offensive system.
  • Those who appreciate structured drilling with flow and purpose.
  • Practitioners seeking a compact yet deep curriculum for both gi and no-gi.
  • Anyone aiming to refine fundamentals through elite-level control and chaining.

✅ Key Benefits

  • Pressure-Based Offense: Closed guard built around control, not just retention.
  • Seamless Flow Architecture: Easy transitions between sweeps, submissions, and resets.
  • Drill-Ready Design: Compact sequences for live rolling and structured practice.
  • Scalable & Effective: Adapts to opponent size, speed, and resistance.
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