Description

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.