Wrist control from closed guard
Under strikes, closed guard is about breaking posture and controlling wrists. Without that, it's a punching bag.
Break posture
- Pull with the legs as you pull on the head or collar tie.
- Keep their elbows inside your knees.
Two-on-one
Control one wrist with both hands, pull it across your centreline and climb your legs higher. From here, sweeps and arm attacks become available.
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